General Counsel

NanoXplore

  • Saint-Laurent, QC Montreal, QC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
  • Apply easily
Join the team!NanoXplore is strengthening its position as a world leader in graphene every day, whether through acquisitions, strategic partnerships or new manufacturing methods. As a result, we are looking for exceptional people to support our growth and help us realize our projects.Job DescriptionThe General Counsel and Corporate Secretary ("GC") provides legal counsel to the NanoXplore Inc. ("NanoXplore") Board of Directors, the President and CEO, the CFO, the COO, and other departments as needs arise.The GC is responsible for the overall legal affairs of NanoXplore and of its subsidiaries, affiliates and sponsored joint ventures. The GC proactively and strategically oversees the legal, corporate compliance, and governance functions of NanoXplore. Reporting to the CEO, the GC will ensure that the legal strategy is fully aligned with the strategic priorities of the organization in accordance with established regulatory, legislative, quality, financial and performance standards.As the Corporate Secretary, this GC will provide the Board of Directors and its Committees with best practice governance advice and corporate secretarial services, ensuring that all meetings of the Board and of the shareholders are organized and conducted effectively and efficiently, and that all key participants are briefed and advised. Overall, they will ensure that governance is administered by best practices, taking into account that NanoXplore is a public company.Specifically, the duties of the GC include the following:
  • Overall responsibility and accountability for legal department, including general corporate matters, securities laws, mergers and acquisitions, contract management, employment law (including immigration), regulatory matters (including certifications, standards, regulatory approvals, etc. of new chemical substances), risk management, intellectual property, and equity and debt financing activities;
  • Reinforce a positive and efficient working and communications style inter-departmentally;
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of M&A and financing agreements, including Joint Venture Agreements, Underwriting Agreements, Subscription Agreements and Asset or Share Purchase Agreements;
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements including Supply Agreements, Subcontractor/Partnership Agreements, with domestic and international clients, partners, and subcontractors;
  • Provide subject matter expertise regarding laws and guidelines specific to NanoXplore's industry, including the global regulatory landscape;
  • Work with outside counsels on key initiatives, corporate structure considerations, internal policy decisions, and other business objectives;
  • Develop functional plans and tools for managing legal matters, including activities to be performed in-house or through third parties, to efficiently manage the company's legal activities and minimize risk for the business.
The key technical skills of the GC include the following;
  • Proficiency in securities law;
  • Proficiency in regulatory affairs, specifically around new chemical substances legislation, and other similarly applicable law;
  • Proficiency in mergers and acquisitions;
  • Experience in managing a team;
  • Proficiency in hands-on commercial agreement negotiation;
  • Ability to fulfill corporate governance responsibilities;
  • Bilingualism (French-English) is required, as the successful candidate will regularly interact with contacts outside of Quebec
  • Business acumen, sound judgment, and solid negotiation skills;
  • Flexible and adaptable mindset and working style.
The GC has the following education and experience:
  • Law degree and member in good standing of the Quebec Bar;
  • 10 years minimum of relevant experience.
At NanoXplore, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being:
  • RRSP/DPSP program;
  • Group insurance program including medical and dental coverage;
  • Telemedicine program for you and your immediate family;
  • Employee and family assistance program;
  • Free on-site gym;
  • Regularly organized social events (potluck, BBQ and more).
NanoXplore is a graphene company, a manufacturer and supplier of high-volume graphene powder for use in industrial markets. The Corporation provides standard and custom graphene-enhanced plastic and composite products to various customers in transportation, packaging, electronics, and other industrial sectors. NanoXplore is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, with nearly 400 employees supporting manufacturing facilities across Canada, the U.S. and Switzerland. NanoXplore is a publicly traded Company (TSX: GRA and OTCQX: NNXPF) headquartered in Ville St-Laurent.

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