Legal Counsel

Reporting to the Vice President, Legal & Compliance, the Legal Counsel will provide practical and timely legal support on commercial contracting, corporate matters and day-to-day business advice. This position is ideal for a legally trained professional who brings strong corporate and commercial experience, and a collaborative mindset.

Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements, including supply, services, equipment, logistics, offtake, confidentiality and other agreements.
• Advise on contract risk allocation and other legal matters to meet business objectives.
• Provide clear, business-oriented legal advice to internal clients.
• Assist with all aspects of Capstone’s continuous disclosure reporting obligations, including the preparation of the annual information form.
• Provide effective support for corporate and commercial transactions, including support with due diligence requests as needed.
• Identify legal and commercial risks and recommend practical mitigation options.
• Support contract processes, playbooks, templates, and continuous improvement of legal workflows.
• Coordinate with external counsel where appropriate and manage scoped advice efficiently.
• Support the Compliance function with company policies, governance requirements, and applicable legal standards, including developing internal policies and training materials to support compliance.
• Monitor legislative developments and governance best practices.
• Assist on disputes, claims, or commercial escalations as required.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and special assignments as directed.
• Any other projects/duties that may arise from time to time as required by the role and/or at the request of the VP, Legal & Compliance.

The Ideal Candidate:

Knowledge

• Active member in good standing of a law society in Canada with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctorate (JD) from a recognized law school.
• Minimum of 4+ years of post-qualification experience in corporate commercial law (law firm and/or in-house).
• Experience in procurement, equipment, construction/services and international commercial arrangements is required.
• Strong commercial contracts experience, including negotiation and risk analysis.
• Familiarity with corporate governance and public company environment.
• Strong proficiency in using computer applications (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite) is required.
• Experience in the mining industry is an asset and/or working for a publicly listed, global organization is an asset.
• Spanish fluency is an asset.

Key Competencies/Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including superior drafting skills.
• Strong legal analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business advice and recommendations.
• Collaborative and service-oriented, with a strong commitment to supporting internal clients.
• Demonstrates integrity, maintains confidentiality and high professional standards.
• Excellent time management and organization skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail under pressure.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a demonstrated ability to take initiative and identify opportunities to add value.

Work Environment

• This position is based in Vancouver and eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Some travel inside and outside of Canada may be required.

How to Apply:

• Please send your cover letter and resume to HumanResources@capstonecopper.com and include Legal Counsel in the subject line of your e-mail response.