General Manager, Legal Counsel (WR: 831)
Black Diamond Group
We are proud to partner with Black Diamond Group (“Black Diamond”) in their search for a General Manager, Legal Counsel to lead their legal function.
About Black Diamond
Black Diamond is a publicly traded company that owns a unique portfolio of businesses that solve the space, accommodation and travel needs of organizations around the globe. They provide workforce accommodation, modular buildings, energy services, full turnkey lodging and major project solutions including planning and management, logistics and catering to customers in the United States, Canada and Australia.
The Role
Black Diamond is growing and is seeking a General Manager, Legal Counsel to lead its legal function within a dynamic organization. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the General Manager will provide strategic legal guidance and support across all business units and jurisdictions. This role will also ensure compliance with all relevant legal requirements while advising on contractual and regulatory matters, enabling informed decision-making that aligns with Black Diamond’s goals and objectives.
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Direct Reports: 1 direct report (Legal Counsel), and indirectly about 5 legal professionals on the global team
Work Arrangement: Primarily in-office (80%), with flexibility to work remotely (20%)
Location: Calgary Head Office (1000 – 440 2nd Avenue SW)
Who we’re looking for
We are seeking a commercially savvy and pragmatic corporate/commercial lawyer to join Black Diamond’s team. This is a high-impact in-house counsel role where the successful candidate will partner with teams across the business to balance legal risk with commercial success.
The successful candidate will also have the following qualifications and skillsets:
- Be a practicing lawyer and member of the Law Society of Alberta
- Minimum 5 to 8 years of post-call legal experience in corporate/commercial law, bringing experience from a top tier private practice law firm, preferably with a focus in corporate/commercial, M&A or a related area
- The ideal candidate will have a foundation of transactional private practice experience from a top-tier private practice law firm, as well as public company in-house experience
- Broad legal background with a depth of experience in transactions and corporate/commercial law
- Excellent contract drafting, reviewing and negotiating skills
- Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial arrangements related to construction, resources sector operations and/or logistics
- Experience working with international and cross-border transactions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Be a practical and hands-on lawyer that is willing to learn Black Diamond’s business and contribute to key commercial and business issues
If you’d like to learn more about this unique in-house opportunity, please reach out to Erin Hoekstra at erin@humaniscalgary.com or submit your resume below to apply.
Job Features
| Job Category | Legal |
