General Counsel, Drilling Services

Job Description

Boart Longyear is a global leader in drilling services, providing innovative and reliable solutions to the mining and drilling industry. With a rich history spanning over 130 years, Boart Longyear is committed to delivering excellence in safety, drilling services, and technology.

We are currently seeking a

General Counsel for the Drilling Services

to join our Boart Longyear team in Salt Lake City, UT. This role is critical to as the chief legal and compliance officer for the business, advising the CEO and senior leadership on all legal, regulatory, contractual, and risk matters. This executive will oversee global legal strategy, ensure compliance with international regulations, manage external counsel, and support operational decision-making to achieve business goals while mitigating legal and reputational risk. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in industrial services, drilling, mining, or energy sectors, with demonstrated success leading complex cross-border legal matters, contracts, and compliance programs.

Responsibilities Strategic Legal Leadership

- Serve as the primary legal advisor to the Drilling Services CEO and Executive Team.

- Provide strategic legal counsel on contracts, compliance, litigation, transactions, and business operations.

- Advise on corporate governance, M&A, joint ventures, and risk management.

- Ensure legal strategies align with business growth and operational priorities.

Commercial Contracts & Negotiations

- Draft, negotiate, and manage drilling and service contracts, master service agreements, vendor and supplier agreements, and client proposals.

- Develop standardized templates and playbooks for consistent global contract practices.

- Partner with commercial, finance, and operations teams to ensure optimal risk allocation.

Regulatory Compliance & Ethics

- Lead compliance programs across all operating regions (U.S., Canada, Chile, Argentina, Australia, Africa, Laos, and Poland shared services).

- Oversee compliance with environmental, labor, export, anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and trade regulations.

- Manage investigations, audits, and compliance reviews.

- Maintain policies related to ethics, anti-corruption, data privacy, and legal governance.

Litigation & Risk Management

- Oversee litigation strategy, claims management, and dispute resolution processes.

- Manage external counsel for employment, environmental, contractual, and regulatory cases.

- Develop preventive strategies to reduce liability exposure across drilling operations.

- Oversee insurance claims and related risk-mitigation efforts.

Corporate Governance

- Support the CEO and Board in governance activities, including board resolutions, meeting materials, and regulatory filings.

- Provide legal input on subsidiary management, shareholder matters, and global structure.

- Ensure compliance with corporate policies and SEC / U.S. legal reporting standards where applicable.

Transactions & Growth Initiatives

- Lead or support M&A due diligence, divestitures, and strategic partnerships.

- Partner with Finance to structure and execute deals.

- Review and negotiate joint venture agreements, technology licenses, and international business arrangements.

Leadership & Team Development

- Build and lead a high-performing legal and compliance function for the division.

- Manage external legal budgets and select outside counsel strategically.

- Serve as a mentor and business partner to leadership, emphasizing practical, solution-oriented legal guidance.

Education

Minimum Qualifications

- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school.

- Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (Utah preferred).

Experience

- Minimum 12–15 years of progressive legal experience, with at least 5 years in a senior or executive in-house role.

- Background in drilling, mining, oil & gas, industrial services, or manufacturing preferred.

- Experience advising across multiple jurisdictions and managing complex contracts and disputes.

Benefits

Compensation, Benefits and Perks

Talented people are attracted to companies with long-term success and a supportive workplace culture that encourages work-life balance. Boart Longyear offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities. If hired, you can expect:

- a strong compensation plan

- medical, vision, and dental program

- retirement program

- employee recognition rewards program (BRAVO)

- employee assistance program

Company Overview

Established in 1890, Boart Longyear is the world’s leading provider of drilling services, orebody knowledge technology, and innovative, safe, and productivity-driven drilling equipment. With its main focus in mining and exploration activities spanning a wide range of commodities, including copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and other metals and minerals, the Company holds a substantial presence in the energy, oil sands exploration, and environmental sectors.

The Global Drilling Services division operates for a diverse mining customer base with drilling methods including diamond coring exploration, reverse circulation, large diameter rotary, mine dewatering, water supply drilling, pump services, production, and sonic drilling services.

The Global Products division offers sophisticated research and development and holds hundreds of patented designs to manufacture, market, and service reliable drill rigs, innovative drill string products, rugged performance tooling, durable drilling consumables, and quality parts for customers worldwide.

Veracio, a wholly owned Boart Longyear subsidiary, offers mining clients a range of solutions that improve, automate, and digitally transform their orebody sciences by championing a modern approach through a diverse product portfolio that fuse science and technology together with digital accessibility. Veracio leverages artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to accelerate real-time decision making and significantly lower the cost of mineral exploration.

Our People

At Boart Longyear, people are our most important asset, and we understand that the best ideas are developed because of collaborative efforts between individuals with diverse backgrounds, opinions, and perspectives; That is why we are committed to diversity and inclusion in our work teams, fostering environments free of discrimination and harassment, where everyone feels free to present their opinions and be heard.

Our Vision

Boart Longyear’s vision is to be the global industry leader in safety, drilling innovation and productivity.

Our Values

Our success as a business depends on how we operate. The 'how' is the distinctive way in which we conduct our business, guided by our values of Integrity, Health & Safety, Teamwork & Diversity, Customer Focus and Sustainability.

Boart Longyear is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Visit our website, boartlongyear.com and follow Boart Longyear on social media: LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview. Please apply online at https://careers.boartlongyear.com/

Business Line

Minerals and Energy

Company

Drilling Services

Function

Legal

Auto req ID

16230BR

Region (Business Group)

NAM

Country

United States Of America

State/Province

Utah

City

Salt Lake City

EEO Statement

Boart Longyear is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.