Vice President, Legal Job at Wenco (a Hitachi Construction Machinery... (Richmond)

Job Description

The Vice President, Legal will play a key leadership role within the company’s global Legal and Compliance function. Reporting to the General Counsel, the VP Legal will tackle complex legal and compliance matters across our rapidly expanding global operations. This position often works in the unknown and requires agility and a passion for solving tough problems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will bring strategic insight, sound judgment, and a drive for operational excellence to help scale the legal and compliance function in alignment with the company’s global growth objectives. This role offers the chance to do truly interesting work every day. Strong commercial law experience, humility and confidence are essential. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining legal excellence, business acumen, and people management. Some international travel may be required.

Job Responsibility

Lead and mentor a team of legal and compliance professionals
Support the General Counsel in setting the strategic direction for the Legal and Compliance function globally
Provide accurate, relevant and timely advice to the Board of Directors, its parent company, executive and management on a variety of legal matters
Oversee the legal and commercial aspects of mergers, acquisitions, investments, and other strategic transactions
Partner with senior leadership on risk management, governance, and corporate initiatives
Serve as a trusted advisor to business units and management on legal, regulatory, and commercial strategy
Develop, manage, and oversee the annual legal department budget
Oversee, develop and continuously improve the delivery of legal services for operational efficiency
Prepare, review, and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial, licensing, technology agreements
Provide guidance on employment, commercial and corporate governance matters across regions
Manage Company’s intellectual property portfolio
Oversee all litigation and dispute matters
Oversee and continuously strengthen the Company’s global compliance and governance framework
Advise the executive team and business units on compliance, regulatory, and governance matters
Assist in timely responses to regulatory inquiries or audits
Champion a culture of integrity, accountability and ethical conduct
Lead initiatives to streamline and modernize compliance processes
Lead and inspire the global legal team
Provide mentorship and guidance to develop team capabilities
Partner with cross-functional leaders to deliver proactive, solutions-oriented legal support
Oversee engagement with external legal counsel and consultants
Establish clear expectations for legal and compliance responsibilities across the organization

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or LLB from an accredited law school
Admission to the Bar in British Columbia or another Province in Canada
Minimum 12+ years legal experience at recognized law firm or previous in-house counsel experience, with minimum 2 years in a leadership or management role
Strong knowledge of technology, intellectual property, contract and employment law, and regulatory compliance
Experience with compliance, including privacy and data law requirements, preferably across multiple jurisdictions
Experience with M&A transactions, including responsibility for commercial strategy, negotiation, and integration is preferred
Previous experience in a company with global operations (multi-national, cross-border)
Deep understanding of business, commercial, and technology law, with the ability to translate legal concepts into practical business solutions
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of agreements, including employment and complex B2B contracts
Proven ability to manage complex, high-impact legal matters and deliver sound, forward-looking advice to senior leadership
Inspirational leadership and exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and lead through critical thought and collaboration
Experience in export control, regulatory compliance, or corporate governance is an asset

Nice to have

Experience in minetech industry
Contract management lifecycle management software
Experience with ISO certifications

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