Combining an award-winning technical team with proven capital markets expertise, our client is quickly becoming a world leader in natural resources finance by identifying promising opportunities and supporting some of the industry’s finest leaders.

Hunter West Legal Recruitment is searching for a lawyer who shares this organization’s core values and culture. The organization values its people and is committed to fostering an environment that supports both professional development and personal well-being. The successful candidate will bring 3 to 5 years of post-call experience and join a small and collaborative legal team reporting to VP, Legal & Risk.

The successful candidate will provide legal support across the organization and its portfolio companies with primary focus on a Canadian mining company entering the development phase of its journey to becoming a leading primary precious metal producer.

Commercial Contracts and Project Support

Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including consulting, services, supply, engineering, construction and procurement contracts.

Support major project agreements, including EPCM, construction, mining services and equipment supply contracts.

Assist with contractual amendments, claims, notices, terminations and disputes.

Provide legal support to project, procurement and operational teams on contractual obligations and commercial risks.

Corporate, Securities and Governance

Work closely with the Corporate Secretary to provide legal advice and support on corporate governance, securities compliance, continuous disclosure and regulatory matters across publicly listed portfolio companies.





Assist with the review of securities filings, corporate documentation and stock exchange requirements, coordinating with external counsel as needed.

M&A;, Corporate Development and Financing

Assist with legal due diligence, transaction documentation, negotiations and closings.

Draft and review NDAs, letters of intent, term sheets and other transaction documents.

Support equity and debt financings, lender due diligence and related legal documentation.

General Legal and External Counsel Coordination

Provide legal research, analysis and support on corporate, commercial, regulatory and operational matters.

Coordinate with external legal counsel across Canada, Mexico and other jurisdictions.

Track legal matters, deadlines, deliverables and external counsel costs.

Assist with legal risk assessments, regulatory compliance and implementation of external legal advice.

Legal Operations and Processes

Maintain legal records, contract templates, corporate documentation and legal matter trackers.

Support contract approvals, signing authorities and execution processes.

Assist with the development of legal policies, internal controls and reporting processes.

This role requires solid drafting, negotiation, research and analytical skills in the context of corporate governance, corporate and commercial transactions and/or securities law. The successful candidate will be a member in good standing of a Canadian provincial law society with approximately 3 to 5 years of post call experience. Compensation includes a competitive base salary, and a comprehensive benefits package and may also include eligibility for short-term and long-term incentive plans (STIP and LTIP).

📌 Legal Counsel, Temporary (Vancouver)
🏢 Hunter West Legal Recruitment
📍 Vancouver