Assistant General Counsel, Corp Gov, Tax & Subsidiary Management

Overview

A rapidly growing technology and mineral exploration company is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join their in-house legal team. This role supports the development of a global AI-driven clean-tech organization focused on breakthrough technology and mineral discoveries.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and Deputy General Counsel (DGC) to advance company priorities
• Develop key aspects of the legal function, focusing on complex corporate tax restructurings, corporate governance, and global subsidiary management
• Manage compliance, corporate governance, and KYC matters for subsidiaries
• Review, draft, and advise on complex multi-jurisdictional transactions
• Create processes and policies to build a high-functioning legal department
• Represent the company on legal matters in the U.S. and internationally
• Assist with due diligence efforts for opportunities and responses
• Provide legal and business advice to internal clients including senior executives, tax/treasury, corporate development, HR, geologists, data scientists, and software engineers
• Draft and review documents across all business areas
• Support global business operations with legal and business expertise, including confidential information management and tax structuring
• Promote high ethical standards focusing on safety, anti-corruption, community support, environmental protection, anti-discrimination, and integrity
• Hire and supervise outside counsel across various jurisdictions
• Engage hands-on with tasks as needed

Requirements

• 10-14 years of legal experience, including at least 4 years at a top law firm as a corporate associate and subsequent in-house experience supporting tax departments
• Proven experience managing legal entity compliance and governance for numerous foreign subsidiaries across multiple jurisdictions
• Expertise in complex tax planning, restructurings, dividends, and contributions
• Excellent drafting skills for board resolutions, officer’s certificates, and contribution agreements
• Strong understanding of global corporate governance nuances
• Ability to provide effective support and partnership to senior legal leadership
• Interest in working within a global company and learning diverse foreign legal systems and business environments
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for remote teamwork across time zones
• Ability to build relationships throughout the organization
• Interest in working in a science-driven environment
• Aptitude for learning new tools and solving novel problems
• Optimistic and proactive approach to work and problem-solving
• Leadership in maintaining high ethical standards
• Willingness to travel approximately once per quarter
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree; graduation from a top law school is a plus
• Active admission to a state bar
• French language skills are a plus
• Additional experience in commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, project financing, or employment agreements is advantageous

Experience in mining or mineral exploration is not required; the successful candidate will learn industry specifics on the job.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $210,000 - $280,000 (U.S. based)
• Equity participation
• Benefits including 401(k) matching

Location

• Remote position
• Candidates may be located anywhere in the United States or Canada
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.