Vice President, Legal

Wenco International Mining Systems (www.wencomine.com ) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCM).

We are a global mining technology leader headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, delivering advanced software, hardware, and data solutions that enable safer, more efficient, and sustainable mining operations. With offices across North America, Australia, Latin America and South Africa, we partner with leading mining companies worldwide to drive digital transformation and operational excellence.

The Vice President, Legal will play a key leadership role within the company’s global Legal and Compliance function. Reporting to the General Counsel, the VP Legal will tackle complex legal and compliance matters across our rapidly expanding global operations. This position often works in the unknown and requires agility and a passion for solving tough problems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will bring strategic insight, sound judgment, and a drive for operational excellence to help scale the legal and compliance function in alignment with the company’s global growth objectives. This role offers the chance to do truly interesting work every day. Strong commercial law experience, humility and confidence are essential.

This is a hands‑on leadership role, combining legal excellence, business acumen, and people management. Some international travel may be required.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of legal and compliance professionals.
• Support the General Counsel in setting the strategic direction for the Legal and Compliance function globally.
• Provide accurate, relevant and timely advice to the Board of Directors, its parent company, executive and management on a variety of legal matters, including commercial, intellectual property, data protection and privacy, employment law, export control, compliance, corporate governance and other areas affecting the Company’s operations.
• Oversee the legal and commercial aspects of mergers, acquisitions, investments, and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, risk assessment, structuring, negotiation, and post‑acquisition integration to support the company’s growth objectives.
• Partner with senior leadership on risk management, governance, and corporate initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business units and management on legal, regulatory, and commercial strategy.
• Develop, manage, and oversee the annual legal department budget, including forecasting, cost control, and allocation of resources to ensure efficient and strategic use of legal spend in alignment with company priorities.

Legal Oversight

Compliance & Governance

Team Management

Experience and Knowledge

Nice to Have :

Skills and Abilities

Wenco advances the efficiency and safety of the world’s surface mining equipment through our fleet management systems. We are committed to providing a stable yet exciting work place environment for individual employees to build and grow their career with the Company.

Wenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer

The information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. It is not intended as an employment contract. Job descriptions are subject to change, which may not necessarily affect compensation.

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As our team experiences high volumes of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. To be considered, please ensure a resume is attached.

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