Legal Counsel

Mattr • Calgary, TX

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About The Position

As Legal Counsel for the Composite Technologies division, you will play a critical role in enabling Mattr’s growth strategy by providing commercially focused legal guidance across a complex, global manufacturing business. Based in Houston or Calgary, this role partners closely with business leaders to manage legal risk, support strategic initiatives, and ensure the organization operates efficiently, compliantly, and with confidence across international markets.

Requirements

• Law degree with admission to the bar in a U.S. or Canadian jurisdiction
• 8–10 years of relevant legal experience in a commercial or corporate environment
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts
• Experience supporting or managing mergers and acquisitions
• Proven experience overseeing litigation and managing external legal counsel
• Strong analytical, planning, organizational, and strategic thinking skills
• Effective negotiation skills with the ability to communicate legal risk in a practical, solution‑oriented manner
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, global business environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary legal advisor to the Composite Technologies division, partnering with business leaders to deliver practical, business‑oriented legal counsel
• Provide timely legal and commercial advice throughout the manufacturing and contracting lifecycle, including supply chain and commercial sales activities
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts while identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and commercial risk
• Support internal business functions including Human Resources, HSE, Technology and Innovation, Regulatory, Real Estate, and Finance
• Identify risk and liability issues related to commercial and construction matters and recommend effective mitigation strategies
• Manage and support the resolution of commercial disputes and oversee litigation matters, including coordination with external counsel
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver legally sound and commercially relevant solutions aligned with business objectives
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve legal templates, policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Support mergers and acquisitions activities and contribute to broader corporate and compliance initiatives as required

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage with HSA contributions
• 401(k) with company match, vested immediately
• Attractive incentive bonus plans
• Employer‑paid Life, AD&D, and Long‑Term Disability insurance
• Wellness incentives
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on fitness, shopping and travel
• Flexible health, dental & vision benefits with HSA rollover
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• Attractive incentive bonus plans
• 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Wellness and mental health support programs
• Exclusive discounts (Perkopolis & GoodLife Fitness)
• At Mattr, safety comes first! We go the extra mile to ensure our employees are safe and healthy
• We understand times have changed and so have we. Mattr offers flexible work arrangements (where possible) to suit your needs
• Comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive salaries, annual incentives, medical benefits, retirement savings plans, paid vacation days, education assistance programs, corporate discounts and more!
• Participation in service milestone awards and recognition opportunities
• Access to mental health support resources such as our Headversity mental health and wellness platform and free, confidential access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Rewarding growth opportunities (may include global career and travel opportunities) supported by personalized training, development and mentoring programs - including LinkedIn Learning access for all employees!
• Commitment to providing a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace environment
• We prioritize our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) values and offer a paid Impact Day, allowing employees an opportunity to support charitable organizations in their communities
• Company events, social gatherings and team building activities that promote fun!
• We’re working to create a better world. Join us!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees