Director, Corporate Legal Clerk

The Position:

The Director, Corporate Legal Clerk coordinates all Board of Director and committee meetings, manages the governance function of the organization, ensuring compliance with corporate, regulatory and environmental standards and is responsible for managing securities compliance by preparing and filing documents on platforms such as SEDAR+, EDGAR, TMX LINK and SEDI. This position coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, while providing key administrative support for capital markets and corporate transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

Director, Corporate Legal Clerk

• Coordinate all Board and Committee meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, minute-taking, and follow-up actions and posting of materials in Diligent;
• Assist with the preparation and execution of Annual General Meetings and other shareholder events, including drafting and filing of management information circulars and proxy related materials ensuring compliance with securities regulations for both Canadian and US entities, where applicable;
• Support the development and implementation of governance policies, charters, and codes of conduct and annual review of all governance materials required for consideration by the Board and Committees;
• Facilitate communication between the Board, executive leadership, shareholders, and regulatory authorities.;
• Assist in the preparation of and coordinate the filing for continuous disclosure documents, as required, and ensure compliance with relevant statutory requirements and securities regulators in Canada;
• Assist in the preparation of all consent resolutions, meeting minutes and management of the Company’s minute books, ensuring that all corporate documents for incorporations, amendments, dissolutions, amalgamations and reorganizations are properly filed and maintained with the Company’s corporate records; and
• Manage all insider trading reporting and compliance requirements, maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely reporting on SEDI and regular updates where required on Shareworks.

Governance

• Conduct research on mining-specific legislation, environmental law, and corporate governance standards and contribute to policy development that aligns with industry best practices;
• Track and report on governance risks related to mining operations, including, but not limited to, community relations and Indigenous partnerships;
• Assist in preparing disclosures and reports for regulatory bodies such as securities commissions, mining ministries, and environmental agencies;
• Support ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting and initiatives, including sustainability disclosures and stakeholder engagement; and
• Support the development and adherence to governance policies and codes of conduct.

Legal

• Provide document management support by maintain a record of all legal files and filings;
• Review and draft various corporate documents;
• Provide vide assistance with corporate transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, amalgamations, financing matters, and compliance filings;
• Maintain legal databases and ensure proper document management and confidentiality.
• Support litigation and regulatory investigations, including document production and case tracking; and
• Liaise with external counsel and regulatory bodies on all legal matters, where applicable.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Business Administration, or related field;
• 5–10 years of experience in corporate legal or governance roles, preferably in the mining or natural resources sector;
• Strong understanding of corporate law including securities law in Canada and the United States, governance frameworks, and mining regulations;
• Excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills;
• High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information; and
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal/governance management software.

Workplace Conditions:

• Corporate head office, located in Toronto, Ontario with potential travel.
• Ability to work occasionally on the weekend and evening hours to attend to work issues.

We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.