Senior Legal Counsel

About Us

Hatch is an innovative global engineering and professional consultancy firm that delivers a full range of technology-driven, value added solutions to companies operating in the global mining, metals, infrastructure and energy sectors.  We have a strong technical background and exceptional reputation for delivering major capital projects to long-standing clients through core delivery centers in the Americas, Australia, Southeast Asia, Africa and Europe.

An exciting position is available for an experienced lawyer to join our Contracts and Corporate Legal Services Group.  Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will become a trusted advisor to our business for some of the largest capital projects in North America. You will work side-by-side with other professionals who are recognized leaders in their fields and are passionate about delivering a better world through positive change.

Key Responsibilities

• apply your experience and good judgement to deliver sound legal advice to our clients and internal stakeholders
• draft and review commercial agreements and other legal documents with the objective of maximizing value and minimizing risk in a manner consistent with internal governance
• apply a consultative approach to your interactions with Hatch’s clients to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones   
• help key decision-makers refine and implement business plans in a way that balances flexibility, quality and integrity  
• in conjunction with internal stakeholders and external counsel, develop and execute claims management strategies that increase the likelihood of timely and effective resolution of disputes.
• apply your legal and business acumen to our precedents, policies and procedures. Recommend changes that you believe will improve and add value. 
• demonstrate an understanding of the core principles of corporate law and, where appropriate, take the initiative to manage merger and acquisition transactions through inception, due diligence and closing.
• with the support of colleagues, develop and deliver training to various members of Hatch’s business
• contribute to Hatch’s internal and external publications on topics of interest.    

Key Skills

• • • ability to confidently interact with Hatch’s clients and senior management
• detail oriented with excellent written and oral communication skills
• exceptional problem solver with a strong background in commercial negotiations
• ability to remain calm and measured under pressure
• positive attitude and motivated, self-starter
• ability to function well as a leader in a team environment
• strong client focus
• able to prioritize and execute a variety of competing and time-sensitive tasks

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree from an accredited Canadian law school.  
• admitted barrister and solicitor in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.
• minimum of seven (7) years relevant experience with a major law firm or the legal department of a major corporation

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you:

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally