Lead Counsel - Legal and E&C (Canada or USA)

Nutreco•Okotoks, AB

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future Role: Lead Counsel - Legal and Ethics & Compliance (E&C) Location: Hybrid (Canada or USA) Hours/Shift: 40 hours Vacancy Type: Replacement Why join us Get ready to Own Your Career as Lead Counsel for Legal and Ethics & Compliance (E&C) at Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company, based in Canada or the USA. As a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our purpose of Feeding the Future drives everything we do. We are committed to supporting our customers, advancing sustainability, and enabling our business through practical, commercially focused solutions. This role offers the opportunity to partner closely with leaders across North America and internationally, helping shape decisions, manage risk, and support business growth in a dynamic and purpose-driven organization.

Requirements

Law degree, licensed to practice law in Canada or USA, or equivalent qualification.
7+ years of legal experience in an international business environment.
Knowledge of contract, competition, and basic corporate law; food law knowledge is an asset.
Experience drafting and revising international agreements; M&A and training experience are assets.
Experience with legal technology, including Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems and legal AI applications, is highly valued.
Interest in E&C work and willingness to grow in the role; E&C Officer experience is an asset.
Fluent in English; French language skills are an asset.
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with senior leaders and establish credibility as a trusted business partner.
Proven track record of taking a proactive approach to identifying risks, opportunities, and solutions while balancing business objectives and legal requirements.
Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions, levels, and geographies through practical advice, sound judgment, and strong communication.
Legal counsel experience in an international business setting.
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex legal matters into practical, actionable guidance.
A proactive, solutions-oriented approach that balances legal risk, compliance obligations, and commercial priorities.
Ability to work independently, build partnerships quickly, and become a trusted resource for business leaders.
Ability to travel regularly across North America and occasionally internationally.
Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement from one of our company locations. Locations include Canada - Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Guelph, St. Marys (ON), Montreal, Moncton. USA - Portales (NM), Bovina or De Leon (TX), Indianapolis (IN), and St. Louis (MO).
Applicants must be authorized to work in the country where the position is based. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role.

Nice To Haves

food law knowledge is an asset
M&A and training experience are assets
E&C Officer experience is an asset
French language skills are an asset

Responsibilities

Provide practical legal and E&C guidance to assigned international business unit(s), helping leaders manage risk, interpret requirements, protect the company's reputation, and make informed business decisions.
Build trusted relationships with leaders across the business, acting as a proactive advisor who anticipates challenges, identifies risks and opportunities early, and provides practical solutions before issues arise.
Enable the business to manage routine legal and compliance matters through clear guidance, templates, digital tools, and self-service resources, while fostering confidence and capability within leadership teams.
Manage external counsel to ensure specialized legal support is efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with business priorities.
Support the development and improvement of legal and E&C policies, procedures, templates, playbooks, and systems to strengthen governance and improve operational effectiveness.
Deliver legal and E&C training, support risk assessments, monitor trends, and perform or assist with internal investigations as needed.
Support strategic projects, M&A activities, and other cross-functional initiatives from a legal and E&C perspective.

Benefits

Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!
Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1!
Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance
Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement
3+ weeks' vacation days to start (tiered)
Annual bonus
Competitive health benefits – Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA/FSA
Disability and Life insurance
401k/IRA - Matching Programs
Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement
10 Paid Vacation Days to start vacation and then 40 hours PTO and 2 Floating days
Annual bonus program is based on performance