VP, GC, Corporate Secretary in Canada

November 27, 2024

Our client is a leader in agricultural solutions, working globally to support sustainable food production. With operations in multiple regions and a range of offerings, they help enhance farming productivity and sustainability. Their focus is on innovation, advanced tools, and fostering responsible agricultural practices to address food security challenges worldwide. By combining a strong network and purpose-driven values, they aim to create progress for people and the environment.

Our client has a need for a driven and business-savvy legal professional to join its executive team.

 

Job Description – VP, GC, Corporate Secretary

 

The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and high-stakes legal strategy, coupled with exceptional leadership skills, to guide the organization through complex transactions, litigation, and board-level decision-making. They will be a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Board of Directors, ensuring legal excellence while driving strategic initiatives that align with the organization’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and global agricultural impact.

 

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

 

  • Ensure compliance with corporate governance best practices and evolving regulatory requirements.
  • Support key Board committees such as the Disclosure and Pension Committees.
  • Provide legal counsel to internal groups including Finance, Tax, HR, Sustainability, and IT.
  • Oversee statutory and regulatory filings for Canadian and U.S. stock exchanges.
  • Ensure adherence to filing deadlines across 1,600+ obligations annually.
  • Lead legal aspects of strategic transactions, including due diligence, risk management, and contract negotiation.
  • Act as primary legal advisor for acquisitions, dispositions, and shareholder activism responses.
  • Develop and manage the company’s global litigation portfolio, encompassing corporate, regulatory, and environmental disputes.
  • Mentor in-house litigators and manage external counsel to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.

Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge

 

  • LL.B. or J.D. degree (or equivalent).
  • Good standing with a Canadian Law Society.
  • 10–15+ years of experience in corporate law, with a focus on governance, M&A, and litigation.
  • Proven expertise in regulatory compliance and corporate governance for publicly traded companies.
  • Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills, with experience managing high-performing legal teams.

 

This is an exclusive search.

The Counsel Network, a Caldwell company, is committed to building a diverse legal community through our inclusive business and recruitment practices. We value diversity of experience, expertise, and background, and strive to eliminate barriers historically encountered by marginalized groups. We recognize that an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce benefits and enriches both the legal profession and the greater community.

For more information or to apply for this position, contact:

Dal Bhathal, PartnerDbhathal@caldwell.com
416.364.6654
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Miriam Leung, Principal
mleung@caldwell.com
647.317.1610
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