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Vice President, LegalComputer Modelling Group Ltd. • Calgary, AB, CA
Vice President, Legal

Vice President, Legal

Computer Modelling Group Ltd. • Calgary, AB, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Computer Modelling Group (CMG) is a global leader in advanced reservoir simulation software and services for the energy industry . As a publicly traded company accelerating growth through strategic acquisitions, CMG is seeking a high-caliber legal leader to guide legal operations, manage complex global transactions, and build a high-performance legal function aligned with business goals.

Summary

The Vice President, Legal will lead all aspects of CMG’s Group legal strategy and operations. This is a high-impact role for a hungry, ambitious lawyer looking to grow into an executive leadership position. The ideal candidate will bring deep M&A experience in global, high-velocity environments—ideally tech or software—and be energized by the opportunity to own and scale the legal function. Strong leadership skills and comfort working cross-functionally and internationally are essential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead global M&A transactions, including structuring, negotiation, diligence, and post-close integration
  • Serve as a strategic legal advisor to the CEO, CFO, and Board of Directors
  • Manage and optimize external counsel relationships across jurisdictions
  • Oversee commercial, corporate, employment, and compliance matters
  • Design and implement legal team KPIs to track performance and drive accountability
  • Build scalable legal processes and infrastructure aligned with CMG’s acquisition strategy

Note : This description reflects the general nature of the role. It’s not a complete list of responsibilities—we believe in flexibility, initiative, and growing together.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor of Laws degree
  • 10+ years of legal experience with a heavy focus on M&A and international deal work
  • Background in acquisitive tech environments strongly preferred
  • Proven ability to manage external counsel efficiently and cost-effectively
  • Strong leadership skills; comfortable building team infrastructure and setting performance metrics
  • Ambitious, motivated, and excited to grow with a company in transformation
  • Experience in SaaS or regulated tech environments is an asset
  • If you have the necessary qualifications, and are interested in a challenging career with us, please forward your resume in confidence to resumes@cmgl.ca .

    No phone calls please. We thank all applicants for their interest in advance. Only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.

    CMG’s total rewards program includes :

  • A performance-based bonus program
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • RRSP contributions
  • Top of the line medical and dental benefits including a health spending account
  • 20 days of vacation per year plus flex days
  • Choice of transit pass or underground parking
  • Car wash
  • Cafeteria and complimentary barista style coffee and more
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