Legal Corporate Counsel - Commercial Contracts

Job Brief

This position will proactively assist with the assessment and management of Dyno Nobel Americas legal affairs, with a strong focus on commercial, contractual and transactional matters.

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in commercial explosives, manufacturing and blasting technology, delivering innovative solutions to the mining, quarry, construction, and seismic industries. With a legacy of safety, performance, and technical excellence, Dyno Nobel is known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in commercial explosives—helping customers optimize operations, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact. Backed by a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dyno Nobel sets the standard for reliable and responsible blasting manufacturing and services worldwide.

What You’ll Do

As the Corporate Counsel of Commercial Contracts, you will proactively assist with the assessment and management of Dyno Nobel Americas legal affairs, with a strong focus on commercial, contractual, and regulatory matters. The role will assist with all legal matters across Dyno Nobel Americas, including governance, contracts, transactions, regulatory compliance and more. Other duties will include:

- Review and advise on variety of commercial and procurement contracts, transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and drive adherence to standards and system for contract management.

- Manage and deliver positive outcomes of a variety of complex issues, projects, and assignments within the legal department

- Provide strong leadership and legal counsel to all parts of the DNA business

- Respond, manage, implement and drive corrective action with urgency, efficiency, and sound judgment in the event of an environmental or safety related incident, and/or investigation

- Build and maintain relationships with customers and business, community, and industry organizations to promote goodwill.

- Ensure compliance with applicable HSEC Performance Standards, together with legal and regulatory requirements.

- Encourage build and maintain collaborative alliances and relevant participation and direction in conjunction with relevant third-party institutions and industry organizations.

- Support with management of regulatory claims and proceedings, and internal and external investigations, with efficient use of internal resources and external counsel.

- Provide legal support for various projects as required.

- Respond professionally and timely to address legal and commercial problems and business requests.

- Utilize judgment and make clear, rational and timely decisions in the best interests of Dyno Nobel consistent with available facts and applicable laws and regulations.

- Obtain and analyze all facts necessary to make sound business judgment.

- Achieve deliverables and positive results consistently while maintaining high service, quality, responsiveness, efficiency and professional ethical standards.

- Build trust and respect between Dyno Nobel Legal and all of its stakeholders.

- Deliver research, factual information, counsel, and guidance on legal questions or issues.

- Develop and deliver memoranda’s, initial drafts, and final drafts of legal documents.

What We’re Looking For:

- Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate from accredited universities. Member and of good standing with the appropriate Bar Association..

- 5 years legal experience

- Ability to understand and respond to commercial and management needs in addition to and in conjunction with legal competencies

- Highest standards of professional responsibility, ethics, and integrity

- Proven experience in contracts, transactions, and mergers and acquisitions.

- Demonstrated ability to work in fast paced, dynamic and challenging environment

- Excellent written and verbal communication; teamwork

- Ability to work with flexibility, efficiency, enthusiasm and diplomacy both individually and collaboratively as part of a team

- Ability to motivate and influence teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage multiple projects and deadlines.

- Bilingual Preference: Spanish and/or French

- Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

What We Offer:

- Paid vacation + 10 paid holidays + a couple of PTO days - Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available

- Up to a 4% 401k match PLUS additional company contribution from 1% to 5% based on years of service

- Generous tuition reimbursement program

- Friendly and supportive coworkers

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Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Dyno Nobel does not accept unsolicited agency resumes without prior contract agreements for specified role. Agencies should not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Dyno Nobel employees or any other organization location. Dyno Nobel is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.