Legal Counsel

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• Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  
  

Who We Are

Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 responsibly-sourced commodities that advance everyday life. The Groups operations comprise around 150 mining and metallurgical sites and oil production assets. With a strong footprint in over 35 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, Glencores industrial activities are supported by a global network of more than 30 marketing offices. Glencores customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing and oil sectors. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities. Glencores companies employ around 135,000 people, including contractors.

Glencore is proud to be a member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and the International Council on Mining and Metals. We are an active participant in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. Our ambition is to be a net zero total emissions company by 2050.

People are at the heart of our business. That’s why we prioritise safety at all our assets; why we seek to minimise our impacts on the environment and communities; and why we aim to attract employees who strive to be leaders in their field.

Glencore Canada has a 99-year history in Canada, and owns and operates eight base metal mines, smelters and refineries in Ontario and Quebec. The company is at the forefront of Canadian consumer electrification efforts and the circular economy, and operates the largest electronics recycling business in North America. With over 7,000 employees in Canada, Glencore Canada remains an integrated community leader across Canada.

The Opportunity

We are currently accepting applications for the role of Legal Counselbased in Toronto, ON.

Reporting to VP Legal of Glencore Canada Corporation, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing high quality general legal advice and support to Glencore’s Canadian operations in all aspect of their business, including business development, regulatory, environmental, exploration, contract negotiation, property management, commercial sales, employment matters and dispute resolution. The role will present a significant opportunity for professional growth and initiative in a dynamic in-house legal environment for the successful candidate.

The Legal Counsel will be a hands-on lawyer who will be expected to become an integrated member of Glencore Canada’s business team(s) and tackle significant legal work him/herself. The role will be accountable for raising awareness within the operations on compliance and corporate governance, protecting and enhancing the legal position of the operations and in reducing risk exposure.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada or other relevant jurisdiction;
• Fluently bilingual (French & English);
• Minimum 3+ years legal experience in private practice at a top tier law firm or as in-house legal counsel in a large international company environment;
• Solid legal training and pragmatic experience in a significant variety of corporate legal matters, including commercial, environmental, regulatory, contractual negotiation, corporate governance and/or dispute resolution;
• Extractive industry experience and interest will be beneficial;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with effective research & analytical skills;
• Ability to quickly grasp legal and business issues and provide tailored legal advice and counsel in plain language;
• Ability to provide timely advice in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment;
• Ability to take leadership of and manage discrete legal projects in a cross-functional team environment;
• Some travel required.