Location: Toronto, ON

The Role

Reporting directly to the President and CEO, the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary will serve as a key advisor on legal, governance, and risk compliance issues, ensuring alignment with business objectives. This position demands an experienced legal professional with extensive expertise in the mining industry, corporate and securities law, and governance within a public company environment.

The Company

Torex Gold is an intermediate gold producer based in Canada, engaged in the exploration, development, and operation of its 100% owned Morelos Property, an area of 29,000 hectares in the highly prospective Guerrero Gold Belt located 180 kilometres southwest of Mexico City. The Company's principal asset is the Morelos Complex, which includes the El Limón Guajes ("ELG") Mine Complex, the Media Luna Mine, the EPO Project, a processing plant, and related infrastructure. Production from the Morelos Complex commenced in 2016, and an updated Technical Report for the Morelos Complex was released in March 2022.

Torex's key strategic objectives are: deliver Media Luna to full production and build EPO; optimize Morelos production and costs; grow reserves and resources; disciplined growth and capital allocation; retain and attract best industry talent; and industry leader in responsible mining. Torex has built a unique culture based on our core values, which guide our behavior at all organizational levels. When you join the Company, you become part of a high-performance team that commits to working together in good faith, listening to each other, and willingly giving our best every single day.

What We're Looking For:

Education:

1. Law degree from a recognized institution.
2. Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.

Experience:

1. 15+ years of legal experience as in-house counsel within the mining sector or in private practice advising mining clients.
2. Extensive knowledge of Canadian corporate and securities law and regulatory compliance for public companies.
3. Proven leadership experience, advising executive teams and boards on legal matters.
4. Strong background in M&A transactions, high-value contract negotiations, and governance best practices.

Skills:

1. Ability to manage legal risk and provide strategic business insights.
2. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
3. Ability to manage complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions.
4. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
5. High level of professional ethics, integrity, and confidentiality.

Key Accountabilities

Board Work and Support to Executive Team

1. Advise the Board and Executive Team on corporate governance, legal matters, and regulatory compliance.
2. Ensure governance standards are met, including the preparation of Board agendas, shareholder meetings, and public disclosure documents.
3. Provide strategic legal insights to support high-impact business decisions.
4. Support the Disclosure Committee in reviewing and approving external disclosures related to financial reporting, governance, and corporate communications.
5. Ensure that disclosure documents comply with all legal and regulatory requirements to maintain transparency and protect shareholder interests.

Contract Management

1. Oversee contract development, negotiation, and compliance with governance standards.
2. Manage high-value contracts, including confidentiality agreements and intellectual property protections.
3. Ensure contract processes align with business objectives and mitigate legal risks.

Lead Legal Support for Organizational Transactions and Litigation Matters

1. Provide legal counsel on mergers and acquisitions, debt/equity transactions, and financial agreements.
2. Oversee litigation matters, regulatory investigations, and intercompany agreements.
3. Support executive leadership in managing legal risks related to major business initiatives.

Strategy and Risk

1. Identify legal, regulatory, and compliance risks, implementing mitigation strategies.
2. Advise on corporate risk management, ethics, and internal investigations.
3. Ensure compliance with evolving legal and regulatory requirements.

Other Duties

1. Drive continuous improvement in legal processes and governance frameworks.
2. Oversee external counsel and legal budget management.
3. Provide legal leadership on various corporate initiatives.

Why Join Us?

Impactful Work: Contribute to the strategic direction of a leading mining company.

Hands-On Leadership: Be directly involved in driving key initiatives and processes.

Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals committed to excellence.

Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive total rewards package that recognizes your contributions.

If you're a seasoned legal leader looking for a strategic, high-impact role, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.

Join us in shaping the future of Torex Gold!

Please note that Torex Gold does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies without a created agreement in place for permanent/contract placements.

Torex Gold Resources is an equal-opportunity employer. We are proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please indicate this when you apply, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.