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Senior Legal Counsel / Associate General CounselSMS Equipment Inc. • Edmonton, AB, CA
Senior Legal Counsel / Associate General Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel / Associate General Counsel

SMS Equipment Inc. • Edmonton, AB, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

SMS Equipment is seeking a knowledgeable and business-focused Senior Legal Counsel / Associate General Counsel to support a broad range of legal matters across the organization. In this role, you will provide practical, risk-based legal advice that enables business objectives while protecting the company’s interests. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across operations, finance, HR, and leadership to support contracts, governance, and regulatory compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative legal professional who thrives in a dynamic, operational environment.

Work Location: Acheson, AB
Annual Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Work Arrangement: On-site
Schedule: Monday to Friday

What You’ll Do

  • Provide legal advice and guidance on a wide range of corporate, commercial, and operational matters
  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including vendor, customer, and service contracts
  • Support business leaders in identifying legal risks and developing mitigation strategies
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies across jurisdictions
  • Assist with dispute resolution, including managing external counsel where required
  • Support corporate governance activities, including documentation, filings, and policy development
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (HR, Finance, Operations) to provide timely legal support
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of legal processes, templates, and best practices

What You Bring

You are a qualified legal professional with strong experience in corporate and commercial law, combined with the ability to provide practical, business-oriented advice. You bring sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships across the organization. Other requirements include:

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited institution
  • Membership in good standing with the Alberta Law Society
  • 7+ years’ experience in corporate/commercial law
  • Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
  • Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management practices
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Assets:

  • Experience working in-house or supporting industrial, construction, or mining sectors

This position is classified as an Individual Contributor role in SMS Equipment’s competency framework, requiring demonstration of core competencies (customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functional expertise).

At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our core values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices when completing all tasks.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Candidates may be required to complete:

  • Education / credential verification
  • Credit check
  • Criminal Record Check

This posting is for an existing vacancy within SMS Equipment. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.

At SMS Equipment, the right partnership makes everything possible. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Join us and bring your expertise to an organization that values safety, authenticity, innovation, performance, and respect.

SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment provides opportunities to represent world-class quality while enjoying competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits, and RRSP matching.

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