General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

January 22, 2018

Nickel Institute is the global association of leading primary nickel producers. Our mission is to promote and support the use of nickel in appropriate applications. NI grows and supports markets for new and existing nickel applications including stainless steel; and promotes sound science, risk management, and socio-economic benefit as the basis for public policy and regulation. Through our science division, we also undertake leading edge scientific research relevant to human health and the environment. NI is the centre of excellence for information on nickel and nickel-containing materials and has offices in Asia, Europe and North America.  

Nickel Institute is seeking a General Counsel and Corporate Secretary (Toronto based) to join its globally distributed, collaborative team. Reporting to both the President and Chairperson, you will be responsible for a wide variety of complex legal issues in the areas of corporate, commercial and public policy matters. You will manage all aspects of corporate governance, including preparing materials for board and committee meetings, and provide advice on compliance and privacy issues. As a member of NI’s management committee, the successful candidate will play a key role in working on an array of business matters, including strategy and new initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of broad experience in corporate/commercial law as well as a strong understanding of anti-trust, compliance and public policy matters. Candidates with exposure to not-for-profit corporations and/or experience in a highly regulated environment will be preferred. This is a unique opportunity to join a global organization and take the lead on interesting and challenging legal issues.

For more information or to apply, please contact Sherri Pinsler at sherri@hellergroup.ca

As this is an exclusive assignment with The Heller Group, all inquiries and applications sent directly to Nickel Institute will be redirected to The Heller Group.