Teck Resources Limited
Corporate Counsel, TAI
Teck Resources Limited, Spokane, Washington, United States, 99254
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Location:
Spokane, WA, US
Closing Date: July 15th, 2024
As Canada’s largest diversified mining company, Teck is committed to providing the world with essential resources safely and sustainably. We have a rich history of consistently driving innovation, harnessing cutting-edge technology, and cultivating a dynamic environment that empowers our employees to shape the future.Reporting to the VP, General Counsel & Secretary, TAI, the Corporate Counsel, TAI will provide legal support and strategic advice on diverse U.S. legal matters, including supporting mine operations, development projects, and various exploration projects and legacy properties. The person hired will need to have a legal background in one or more of the following areas: corporate/commercial generalist, employment law, environmental permitting, and compliance within the mining industry, and/or litigation. This person will also need be ready and willing to assist in a variety of legal matters involving site procurement, development, land use, permitting, regulatory and compliance, safety, employment, government relations, general corporate matters, litigation management, etc. The Corporate Counsel will be one of two total attorneys handling all U.S. legal matters, so this person must be well organized and have an ability to work independently across multiple complex projects. The position is required to be in the office located in Spokane, Washington at least 3 days per week.The wage scale for this job is $113,000 to $146,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications.This Teck American Incorporated (TAI) full-time, regular position provides the employee (and their eligible dependents) a comprehensive flexible benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The employee is also covered by Long Term Disability insurance and is able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. In this position, the employee will accrue a minimum of 10 days of vacation leave and 12 paid sick days (1 per month) throughout the calendar year. There are ten paid holidays per year.Responsibilities:
Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.Provide legal support in the substantive areas of contracts, employment, environmental, government relations, safety, land management, sales, corporate governance, compliance, and litigation management.Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide variety of contracts, including complex and high value contracts, adopting a pragmatic and risk-based approach to contracting.Providing sound legal advice for Teck’s Environmental portfolio on land assets management, permitting and regulatory work.Collaborating with corporate counsel and contract administrators in Canada on M&A activity.Interacting with Canadian and US exploration teams to assist with and provide guidance on environmental regulations and permitting on federal and Indigenous / Native American land.Support governance under and implementation of Teck’s complex operating agreement with an Alaska Native corporation.Assist in handling corporate governance for all U.S. companies.Assist in managing use of outside counsel on various litigation matters.Assist in managing customs and trade compliance.Foster positive relationships across Teck’s global Legal team and business units to ensure cross-functional collaboration.Provide additional legal support for TAI’s business needs as needed.Qualifications:
J.D. from an accredited law schoolMember of a state bar in good standingMust become a licensed member of the Washington State Bar4-8 years of experience as a practicing attorneyGood working knowledge in at least one of the following areas: commercial law, corporate law, employment law, environmental law within the mining industry, and/or litigationSound legal and commercial judgementExcellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to communicate concisely with clients and to provide balanced advice regarding risksSelf-motivated with a strong work ethic and integrityAbility to align with business objectives within established legal frameworkAbility to work with little supervisionAbility to get along well with others and foster relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels within the organizationAbility to solve problems creatively and skillfully negotiate complex agreements, all while inspiring trust and facilitating collaboration with colleagues and clientsStrategic, adaptable, and versatileExposure to the resources industry is a plusExperience with Alaska Native and Native American communities a plus
#LI-JN1About Teck
At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution.
Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter electronically.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Your application to this posting is deemed to be your consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Teck respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information.
Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal, zinc and energy. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.
The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck’s approach to business. Teck is building partnerships and capacity to confront sustainability challenges within the regions in which it operates and at the global level. In 2017, Teck was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for the eighth straight year, indicating that Teck’s sustainability practices rank in the top 10 per cent of the world’s 2,500 largest public companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index.
Learn more about Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources.
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Location:
Spokane, WA, US
Closing Date: July 15th, 2024
As Canada’s largest diversified mining company, Teck is committed to providing the world with essential resources safely and sustainably. We have a rich history of consistently driving innovation, harnessing cutting-edge technology, and cultivating a dynamic environment that empowers our employees to shape the future.Reporting to the VP, General Counsel & Secretary, TAI, the Corporate Counsel, TAI will provide legal support and strategic advice on diverse U.S. legal matters, including supporting mine operations, development projects, and various exploration projects and legacy properties. The person hired will need to have a legal background in one or more of the following areas: corporate/commercial generalist, employment law, environmental permitting, and compliance within the mining industry, and/or litigation. This person will also need be ready and willing to assist in a variety of legal matters involving site procurement, development, land use, permitting, regulatory and compliance, safety, employment, government relations, general corporate matters, litigation management, etc. The Corporate Counsel will be one of two total attorneys handling all U.S. legal matters, so this person must be well organized and have an ability to work independently across multiple complex projects. The position is required to be in the office located in Spokane, Washington at least 3 days per week.The wage scale for this job is $113,000 to $146,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications.This Teck American Incorporated (TAI) full-time, regular position provides the employee (and their eligible dependents) a comprehensive flexible benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The employee is also covered by Long Term Disability insurance and is able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. In this position, the employee will accrue a minimum of 10 days of vacation leave and 12 paid sick days (1 per month) throughout the calendar year. There are ten paid holidays per year.Responsibilities:
Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.Provide legal support in the substantive areas of contracts, employment, environmental, government relations, safety, land management, sales, corporate governance, compliance, and litigation management.Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide variety of contracts, including complex and high value contracts, adopting a pragmatic and risk-based approach to contracting.Providing sound legal advice for Teck’s Environmental portfolio on land assets management, permitting and regulatory work.Collaborating with corporate counsel and contract administrators in Canada on M&A activity.Interacting with Canadian and US exploration teams to assist with and provide guidance on environmental regulations and permitting on federal and Indigenous / Native American land.Support governance under and implementation of Teck’s complex operating agreement with an Alaska Native corporation.Assist in handling corporate governance for all U.S. companies.Assist in managing use of outside counsel on various litigation matters.Assist in managing customs and trade compliance.Foster positive relationships across Teck’s global Legal team and business units to ensure cross-functional collaboration.Provide additional legal support for TAI’s business needs as needed.Qualifications:
J.D. from an accredited law schoolMember of a state bar in good standingMust become a licensed member of the Washington State Bar4-8 years of experience as a practicing attorneyGood working knowledge in at least one of the following areas: commercial law, corporate law, employment law, environmental law within the mining industry, and/or litigationSound legal and commercial judgementExcellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to communicate concisely with clients and to provide balanced advice regarding risksSelf-motivated with a strong work ethic and integrityAbility to align with business objectives within established legal frameworkAbility to work with little supervisionAbility to get along well with others and foster relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels within the organizationAbility to solve problems creatively and skillfully negotiate complex agreements, all while inspiring trust and facilitating collaboration with colleagues and clientsStrategic, adaptable, and versatileExposure to the resources industry is a plusExperience with Alaska Native and Native American communities a plus
#LI-JN1About Teck
At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution.
Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter electronically.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Your application to this posting is deemed to be your consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Teck respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information.
Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal, zinc and energy. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.
The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck’s approach to business. Teck is building partnerships and capacity to confront sustainability challenges within the regions in which it operates and at the global level. In 2017, Teck was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for the eighth straight year, indicating that Teck’s sustainability practices rank in the top 10 per cent of the world’s 2,500 largest public companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index.
Learn more about Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources.
Nearest Major Market:
SpokaneJob Segment:
Coal Mining, Attorney, Compliance, Public Policy, Mining, Legal, Government
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