Description:
KBRS Company is seeking an experienced and strategic General Counsel to serve as the organization’s primary legal advisor. This is a key leadership role supporting a growing marine operations company involved in vessel chartering, ocean data services, and specialized offshore projects.
You will work closely with the CEO and executive team to provide practical, business-focused legal guidance across contracts, compliance, corporate governance, risk management, and employment matters—helping enable growth while safeguarding the business.
What You Will Do:
- Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team on legal, regulatory, and governance matters
- Develop and implement legal strategies that align with business objectives and support growth
- Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks while providing practical, solution-oriented guidance
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements with clients, vendors, and partners
- Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships
- Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and industry regulations, and maintain related policies and programs
- Advise on employment matters, including hiring, terminations, workplace issues, and HR policy development
- Oversee dispute resolution, claims, litigation strategy, and insurance coverage
- Build and scale internal legal processes, templates, and frameworks to support operations
- Manage external counsel relationships and oversee legal budget and spend
What You Bring:
- LL.B. or J.D. and member in good standing with a Canadian law society
- 8–12+ years of experience (private practice and/or in-house)
- Strong background in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
- Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Maritime or shipping law (asset)
- Energy, natural resources, or offshore sectors
- Government contracting or procurement
- Environmental law or regulatory compliance