Description:

Job Description:
Position Summary:
An Oldest Independent Coal Company is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to join our legal team. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to the U.S. and Canadian operations teams, with primary responsibility for negotiating, drafting, and managing contracts critical to the company's operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transactional work, commercial contracts, and operational support, particularly in complex, resource-driven or industrial sectors. This role requires sound legal judgment, initiative, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead negotiation, drafting, and review of a wide variety of commercial contracts, including supply agreements, joint venture agreements, purchase and sale agreements, NDAs, consulting agreements, and more.
Partner with internal stakeholders to manage contracts from inception through execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk mitigation.
Provide proactive legal counsel on matters impacting daily business operations, including compliance with U.S. and Canadian laws and regulations.
Collaborate with operational teams, leadership, and external counsel to support transactions, initiatives, and projects.
Develop, improve, and maintain templates and contracting processes to drive efficiency and consistency.
Assist with general corporate governance and subsidiary management tasks.
Support company compliance initiatives and programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
2 to 5 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, with a strong focus on contract negotiation and transactional work.
Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Licenses, Registration, and Certifications
Active license to practice law in Colorado, or the ability to become licensed within a reasonable time period.

Skills/Competencies:

Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify legal concepts for business audiences.
Strong analytical skills and practical judgment.
Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative mindset and ability to build relationships across departments and levels.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Primarily office-based with occasional travel required.
May involve extended periods of computer work and occasional lifting of materials up to 30 lbs.