VP, Legal

Canfor•Vancouver, BC

1d•CA$260,000 - CA$320,000•Onsite

About The Position

Canfor is seeking a Vice President, Legal to join its Vancouver head office. This role is a key member of the leadership team, responsible for providing strategic and practical legal advice across Canfor and its subsidiaries. The VP, Legal will play a critical role partnering with executive leadership and the Board, while also remaining close to the work—leading complex commercial transactions, supporting growth initiatives, and overseeing corporate governance and supporting board secretarial responsibilities. This is an opportunity for a commercially focused lawyer who is equally comfortable operating strategically at the enterprise level and engaging deeply in contracts, risk management and deal execution.

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with approximately 10+ years post-call experience
Experience in corporate/commercial law, with a strong focus on transactions and deal work
Background in a publicly traded company or advising public company clients is strongly preferred
Experience in a resource-based industry (forestry, mining, oil & gas) is an asset
Combination of in-house and/or leading law firm experience supporting complex commercial matters
Proven ability to lead and develop teams, with a genuine interest in people leadership
Strong enterprise mindset, with the ability to contribute to broader business strategy
Demonstrated ability to influence and partner effectively with senior executives
Highly technical and detail-oriented
Deep expertise in commercial transactions and deal execution
Strong business acumen with the ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion

Responsibilities

Provide strategic legal counsel to the Board of Directors, Executive Leadership Team, and business leaders across Canfor and its subsidiaries
Lead the development and execution of Canfor’s legal strategy to protect and advance the organization’s business interests
Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risk across a complex, global organization
Act as a trusted advisor on governance, compliance, and public company obligations, including TSX and securities requirements
Lead and oversee significant commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic growth opportunities
Provide hands-on leadership in deal execution, including due diligence, negotiation, structuring, and closing of complex transactions
Oversee large-scale commercial contract negotiations and ensure pragmatic, business-oriented legal solutions
Partner closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel on transactional and regulatory matters
Support corporate governance activities and act as Assistant Corporate Secretary to the Corporate Secretary and the board
Oversee governance processes, disclosure obligations, and Board/committee materials and meetings
Ensure compliance with corporate, regulatory, and continuous disclosure requirements
Lead, coach, and develop the Legal team
Foster a high-performing, collaborative, and engaged team environment
Provide mentorship and contribute to building future leadership within the Legal function
Oversee legal matters related to Canfor’s operations, including contracts, regulatory compliance, and litigation
Manage relationships with external counsel, auditors, and advisors
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and evolving regulatory requirements across jurisdictions