Lithium Americas

About Lithium Americas

Director of Legal Affairs – Lithium Americas Corp. Lithium Americas is a global lithium mining company, listed on the TSX and NYSE, and focused on advancing the Cauchari-Olaroz project in Jujuy, Argentina and Thacker Pass project in Nevada, USA to production. We are looking for an In-House Legal Counsel and Corporate Secretary to be based out of our corporate office in Vancouver, BC. Reporting to CFO, in this role you will be responsible for delivering high quality legal advice and the preparation and review of legal documentation and agreements. Effective communication skills, self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an entrepreneurial team environment are essential attributes required. Duties and Responsibilities: Provide timely, proactive and solution-oriented legal advice on a wide range of corporate, commercial, securities and other matters to all business units, the executive team, and the board Negotiate, draft, review and provide legal advice in relation to a wide range of our and our subsidiaries’ agreements Coordinate, manage and advise our board on all relevant legal matters Assisting with the preparation and review of public disclosure materials including financial statements, MD&A, annual information forms, and news releases as required Keep abreast of changes in applicable securities laws and regulatory requirements; assist with creation of programs and procedures relating to existing and new requirements Recommend risk management methods Oversee preparation and maintenance of corporate documents, filings and registrations and the corporate records books Participate in the preparation, development and drafting of corporate policies, procedures and programs Coordinate and manage external counsel Other duties as assigned Qualification and Experience: Law degree from recognized law school Member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia 4-5 years of experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a reputable company Prior in-house experience (ideally in mining or chemicals industries) is preferred but not mandatory Strong experience in corporate, commercial and securities law, experience in joint ventures and project finance would also be an asset Corporate secretary or related board experience Excellent legal drafting skills with the ability to be precise, creative, and flexible in your approach. Ability to identify, research, analyze, and distill legal issues Willingness and aptitude to learn and apply new skills Good business sense and pragmatic approach to day-to-day legal issues Global perspective Team-oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills Remuneration: This is a permanent full-time position with a competitive compensation (package commensurate with experience) and a comprehensive suite of benefits. Job Type: Full-time Education: Doctoral Degree (Required)

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Company Type: Public

Company Size: 11 - 50

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