Canada, and Japan, VBM delivers a secure and responsible supply of high-quality products to customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. From energy to aerospace, batteries to magnets, robotics to artificial intelligence, a secure and responsible supply of critical minerals is fundamental to power modern technologies. Join our diverse team of 13,000 talented individuals committed to providing mineral security to a world in transition.

The Prospect

We are seeking Senior Counsel, Global Corporate &

• Operations to join our Legal team in Toronto, Ontario . Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, Corporate , this role will provide strategic legal support across a broad range of commercial, corporate, operational, and business development initiatives. The successful candidate will partner closely with leaders across Commercial, Marketing &

• Sales, Business Development, Strategy, Treasury, Sustainability, Exploration, Innovation, Technology, and Operations. This role offers significant autonomy and ownership, with responsibility for leading files, managing stakeholder relationships, and providing practical legal advice across a diverse portfolio of matters. The successful candidate will bring strong transactional and commercial legal expertise while demonstrating the flexibility, curiosity, and adaptability required to support evolving business priorities in a dynamic global environment. Commercial &

• Marketing Support Advise on nickel, copper, and other metals purchase and sales transactions and related commercial arrangements. Draft, negotiate, and implement commodity sales and marketing agreements. Support strategic customer relationships and commercial negotiations. Provide practical legal advice that balances risk management with business objectives. Corporate &

• Strategic Transactions Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, partnerships, and other strategic corporate transactions. Provide legal support for financing, treasury, credit risk, and insurance matters, including debt arrangements, project financings, guarantees, letters of credit, surety bonds, insurance programs, and other financing structures. Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documentation. Conduct legal analysis and provide strategic recommendations to support business decision-making. Provide legal support for emerging business opportunities, including waste-to-value and tailings commercialization initiatives. Draft and negotiate technology-related agreements, including software, SaaS, information technology procurement, licensing, and strategic partnership arrangements. Support initiatives involving new products, technologies, and commercial opportunities. Exploration &





• Project Development Support exploration agreements and project development arrangements. Draft and negotiate exploration-related contracts and commercial agreements. Provide legal guidance on project development activities across the Vale Base Metals portfolio.

Corporate

Governance & Operational Support Provide legal support across business operations by identifying legal issues, assessing risk, developing options, and recommending solutions based on legal and business considerations. Support matters relating to commercial operations, procurement, environmental compliance, health and safety, sustainability, and corporate compliance. Assist with corporate governance requirements and corporate approval processes.

Support regulatory compliance and corporate integrity initiatives. Manage relationships with external legal counsel and advisors. Contribute to legal reporting, budgeting, and operational planning activities.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and commercially minded legal professional who thrives in a dynamic business setting. They are comfortable navigating ambiguity, managing complex matters, and building strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups. They take ownership beyond their immediate area of expertise, demonstrate sound judgment, and bring a practical, solutions-focused approach to legal and business challenges.

Provide practical, strategic legal advice that effectively balances risk with business objectives. This role offers exposure to a diverse range of legal matters and strategic business initiatives across the organization. The successful candidate will enjoy working on complex and impactful projects, embracing new challenges, and partnering with stakeholders to support the company's growth and long-term success.

Bachelor of Laws (LL.Member in good standing with a Canadian Law Society. Approximately 7 to 10 years of post-call legal experience. Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.

Demonstrated experience supporting corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, financings, and other strategic business initiatives.

Experience advising on commercial, marketing, commodity sales, project development, and exploration-related agreements.





Experience negotiating and supporting technology, software, SaaS, procurement, and innovation-related agreements. Knowledge of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and operational legal matters.

Experience gained in-house, at a leading law firm, or through a combination of both environments.

Experience within mining, natural resources, energy, infrastructure, forestry, or other asset-intensive industries is considered an asset. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and contract management skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with sound legal and business judgment. Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization. Robust communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business advice.

Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail and a focus on execution. Curiosity and a growth mindset, with a willingness to learn new areas of law, business, and industry. Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances) Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental) Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth Employee Family Assistance Program Virtual Healthcare online Online training and career development opportunities As home to Vale Base Metals' corporate offices and leadership teams, Toronto provides unique opportunities to collaborate with stakeholders around the world while supporting strategic initiatives that advance the responsible production of critical minerals essential to the energy transition.

We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different. Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.

Minimum Starting Salary: CAD 140,000

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