Legal Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate

Legal Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate

Location: Calgary, AB, CA, T2J 7E8

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions and Intellectual Property, the Legal Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate will primarily have legal responsibility for supporting mergers, acquisitions and dispositions (“M&A”) and other strategic initiatives of Nutrien’s Corporate Development and Strategy group.

What you will do:

• Advise senior management on legal issues arising in complex transactions, including transaction structures, regulatory and securities considerations.
• Advise on anti-trust matters arising in connection with transactions and operations.
• Coordinate and conduct legal due diligence.
• Draft, review and negotiate transactional agreements and other commercial documents.
• Draft and review presentations for senior management and the Nutrien Board of Directors.
• Review, advise, and deploy training on emerging industry trends and legal developments to further Nutrien’s compliance, best practices and risk management in the areas of corporate/commercial law.
• As part of Nutrien’s global Legal team, participate in and lead other corporate legal work as required.
• Comply with all Nutrien standards, policies, and procedures.
• Manage, direct and provide strategic counseling to external counsel globally as they support various transactions and initiatives.
• Travel both within North America and globally may be required.

What you will bring:

• Law Degree (LLB/JD) and be a practicing member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.
• Approximately 3-7 years of experience with a focus on Mergers & Acquisitions and related workstreams at a leading law firm or as in-house counsel with a large corporation.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders, identify risk and provide practical advice and solutions.
• A strategic mindset connecting tailored advice to both broad and specific organizational goals.
• Keen analytic and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to understand the broader economic, strategic and operational issues affecting the business.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills, based on a foundation of integrity.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Good judgment in working with stakeholders.
• Solid work ethic with ability to take initiative.

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.