Senior Legal Counsel

Overview

Oceana Gold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). With four operating mines—Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand—we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development.

Our purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce power renewable energy, life-saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities. Beyond this, our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting over 3,700 direct jobs globally.

Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all our stakeholders.

We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Legal Counsel to provide high‑quality, timely legal support to our corporate team and U.S.

-based operations. This role plays a key part in managing legal risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enabling effective decision‑making across the business.

Working closely with operational leaders at Haile Gold Mine, you will advise on a broad mix of corporate, commercial, employment, procurement, and dispute‑related matters, while also contributing to the development of legal processes that support strong governance.

• General Business includes advice/counsel across multiple areas of business law related to an organization’s legal rights and obligations, including:
  • Providing legal advice/counsel in business-related areas of expertise (e.g., corporate law, real estate, tax, business litigation, transactions/anti-trust, compliance, intellectual property, employment/labor, corporate governance, ethics, etc.)
  • Researching, analyzing, and interpreting proposed and existing laws, statutes, and regulations.
  • Identifying, evaluating, and addressing issues of legal risk.
  • Structuring, drafting, negotiating and/or approving legal contracts, letters of agreement, policies and other documents related to a variety of trade, commercial, financial, and operational matters.
  • In-house legal counsel may also be accountable for liaising with external legal counsel on complex legal issues.
• Working with others on large projects, with oversight from leaders.
• Problems faced are difficult and often complex.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or LL.B. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar in the Province of British Columbia or another Canadian province.

• Minimum of 6+ years post‑qualification experience in a reputable law firm and/or in‑house legal team.
• Mining industry experience beneficial but not required.
• Experience advising U.S.‑based clients or supporting U.S. operations is an advantage.

• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and high‑quality work outputs.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to balance legal risk against operational and business priorities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven capability in drafting and negotiating a broad range of legal agreements.
• Proactive and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership and follow‑through.
• Excellent judgment and integrity, with the confidence to provide clear and candid advice.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively across functions.
• Adaptable and resilient, able to operate in fast‑paced and dynamic environments.

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonuses
• Discounts on retail and services
• Office surrounded by restaurants, shops in Downtown Vancouver
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Access to Oceana Gold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

The annual salary range for this position is $140,000 - $180,000
. This range is a guide and final compensation for this position will be determined based on the candidate's unique skills, expertise, individual qualifications, and assessed contributions to the role following the completion of the interview process.

To be considered for this role, you must have valid working rights in the country where the role is located. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Oceana Gold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at

Please note:

Applications from agencies will not be accepted.