Legal Counsel

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will be at the forefront of our legal operations, responsible for negotiating, drafting, reviewing, and managing a wide range of corporate and commercial contracts, including commercial mining agreements, development, construction, and operational joint venture agreements, as well as procurement and non-disclosure agreements. You will also play a crucial role in supporting our HR department by assisting with various technical documents.

Additionally, you will contribute to our Board's governance activities, by leading the preparation of essential documents such as the annual information form, the management information form, and other public company filings. Your meticulous attention to detail will be crucial as you review financial statements, MD&A, ESG reports… You will make valuable recommendations for changes to IAMGOLD's board/committee mandates and governance policies and will be in charge of drafting Board committee minutes.

You will also provide legal support for various organizational initiatives (compliance programs…) and litigation matters.

Job Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you should possess a Bachelor's degree in Law and be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Previous experience working in a mining company is essential, along with a minimum of 6 years' experience in commercial and corporate law. Your proficiency in developing and maintaining governance policies, negotiating and drafting commercial contracts, and identifying and advising on legal risks will set you up for success.

We offer an attractive total rewards package that includes a competitive salary and bonus, extended health, dental and insurance benefit coverage, a health spending account, fitness & wellness subsidy, employee & family assistance program, registered pension plan with company match, employee share purchase plan with company match, TFSA & RRSP, electric vehicle subsidy, summer hours, end of year office closure, and a flexible hybrid work model.

If you are a motivated and experienced legal professional looking to play a pivotal role in a dynamic mining company's legal operations, we invite you to apply for the Senior Legal Counsel position at IAMGOLD. Join us in shaping the future of mining and making a lasting impact on our organization's success.

IAMGOLD is committed to treating all people in a way that respects their dignity and independence. Should you require any accommodation during the recruitment process or otherwise, please notify us of this when you apply and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.