Vice President, Legal

Computer Modelling Group (CMG) is a global leader in advanced reservoir simulation software and services for the energy industry. As a publicly traded company accelerating growth through strategic acquisitions, CMG is seeking a high-caliber legal leader to guide legal operations, manage complex global transactions, and build a high-performance legal function aligned with business goals.

The Vice President, Legal will lead all aspects of CMG’s Group legal strategy and operations. This is a high-impact role for a hungry, ambitious lawyer looking to grow into an executive leadership position. The ideal candidate will bring deep M&A experience in global, high-velocity environments—ideally tech or software—and be energized by the opportunity to own and scale the legal function. Strong leadership skills and comfort working cross‑functionally and internationally are essential.

• Lead global M&A transactions, including structuring, negotiation, diligence, and post‑close integration
• Serve as a strategic legal advisor to the CEO, CFO, and Board of Directors
• Manage and optimize external counsel relationships across jurisdictions
• Oversee commercial, corporate, employment, and compliance matters
• Design and implement legal team KPIs to track performance and drive accountability
• Build scalable legal processes and infrastructure aligned with CMG’s acquisition strategy

Note:

This description reflects the general nature of the role. It’s not a complete list of responsibilities—we believe in flexibility, initiative, and growing together.

• Bachelor of Laws degree
• 10+ years of legal experience with a heavy focus on M&A and international deal work
• Background in acquisitive tech environments strongly preferred
• Proven ability to manage external counsel efficiently and cost‑effectively
• Strong leadership skills; comfortable building team infrastructure and setting performance metrics
• Ambitious, motivated, and excited to grow with a company in transformation
• Experience in SaaS or regulated tech environments is an asset

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