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Saskatchewan, Canada

Provide general legal counsel to an organization that exports more than 10 million MT of potash annually to customers in more than 40 countries around the world. Prepare material for the Board and Executive Leadership Team; manage electronic Board reporting. Negotiate and draft material agreements on behalf of Canpotex and its subsidiaries. Responsible for corporate compliance and training matters; develop corporate policy with respect to compliance. Work closely with the Executive… Show more Provide general legal counsel to an organization that exports more than 10 million MT of potash annually to customers in more than 40 countries around the world. Prepare material for the Board and Executive Leadership Team; manage electronic Board reporting. Negotiate and draft material agreements on behalf of Canpotex and its subsidiaries. Responsible for corporate compliance and training matters; develop corporate policy with respect to compliance. Work closely with the Executive Leadership Team and business unit leaders in dealing with routine and complex business decision-making, ensuring my assistance is practical and in alignment with Canpotex’s Mission/Vision/Values. Show less

Saskatchewan, Canada

Chief legal officer for a federally-regulated, chartered bank. Managed all aspects of the legal, corporate governance, and compliance functions. Provided strategic counsel to the bank’s CEO and executive team. Negotiated and drafted core business contracts. Monitored and advised on regulatory matters of importance to the bank and its customers.

Provided general corporate legal advice to Co-operators Life and its Canadian subsidiaries. Served as the principal legal resource for internal Co-operators project teams. Primary contact for the business units in the drafting and negotiation of material contracts. Engaged and managed external counsel in various corporate advisory matters. Liaised with federal and provincial regulators on various compliance matters. Prepared reports for the Board and executive teams. Worked with business… Show more Provided general corporate legal advice to Co-operators Life and its Canadian subsidiaries. Served as the principal legal resource for internal Co-operators project teams. Primary contact for the business units in the drafting and negotiation of material contracts. Engaged and managed external counsel in various corporate advisory matters. Liaised with federal and provincial regulators on various compliance matters. Prepared reports for the Board and executive teams. Worked with business units to mitigate legal risks in a commercially-viable manner. Show less

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

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