Senior Counsel, Acquisitions & Finance

• Provide accurate, relevant, and timely legal advice to the legal team, business units, affiliates, and staff on a broad range of matters related to bulk hauling, brokerage, and related service offerings.
• Negotiate, draft, and review a wide variety of corporate, commercial, sales, HR, IT, and other commercial agreements.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate legal risks through the development, drafting, implementation, and oversight of policies, procedures, and risk management frameworks.
• Promote best practices related to legal compliance, risk management, and corporate governance across the organization.
• Support and facilitate compliance efforts across business units with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and procedures.
• Manage relationships with third parties, including external legal counsel, auditors, and other professional service providers.
• Design, deliver, and support legal training initiatives for business units and internal stakeholders.
• Provide oversight of litigation matters and regulatory compliance issues, working closely with external counsel as required.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to legal and other staff, as appropriate.
• Monitor and remain current on legislative and regulatory developments that impact Trimac’s business and the industries in which it operates.
• Liaise effectively with senior leadership and other internal stakeholders across the business.
• Perform additional duties and support special projects as assigned by management.
• Periodic travel may be required.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Well‑developed analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate issues, assess risk, and identify practical and effective solutions.
• Highly self‑motivated with the ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and initiative.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated strength in teamwork and project-based work within cross‑functional environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform all duties in accordance with the Company’s Safety, Health, Environmental, and Security policies.

• Mandatory: Active member in good standing with, and authorized to practice law by, one of the following:

• The Law Society of Alberta, or
• The State Bar of Texas.
• Preferred: Minimum of four (4) years of experience practicing as a corporate/commercial transactions or M&A lawyer, either in private practice or as in‑house counsel.

• Relevant legal experience acquired through prior roles, including formal internships, clerkships, or articling positions, that demonstrates progressive responsibility in corporate, commercial, transactional, or regulatory matters.
• Experience working with complex commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and advising internal stakeholders is strongly preferred.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and many more health and wellness benefits
• Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
• Paid time off for volunteer activities to help give back to our communities
• Pension Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program to achieve your educational goals
• Continuous learning and career development

• We make safety a part of every decision
• We make safety personal
• We have the courage to intervene

Trimac Transportation