DIRTT Environmental Solutions is a leading modular construction company revolutionizing the way buildings are designed, built, and customized. With a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and quality, DIRTT specializes in creating adaptable, environmentally friendly spaces that meet the unique needs of clients across various industries. From healthcare and education to commercial and residential sectors, DIRTT's innovative approach to construction offers unparalleled flexibility, speed, and cost-effectiveness without compromising on design excellence.Who You Are:We are seeking a dynamic VP, Legal to provide counsel, guidance, and governance stewardship for the company's business. As the VP, Legal, you will be responsible for working closely with operational teams and management, navigating the evolving legal framework, and helping to ensure that the company's commercial agreements, operational practices and corporate governance processes function to achieve the business objectives of the company, and to mitigate corporate risk and the potential for non-compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies. This position coordinates and provides advice to the company's board of directors to assist the directors in discharging their fiduciary duties in accordance with applicable laws and to ensure required reporting and approvals are provided and obtained.What You'll Do:

• Provide legal counsel on a wide range of corporate, commercial, employment, intellectual property, and matters for management and internal business units.
• Proactively identify and manage legal risks and provide advice on general corporate governance Work closely with the board to implement corporate governance best practices.
• Negotiate, draft, and interpret commercial agreements across the organization, including as relates to asset purchases/sales, financing transactions, and/or Merger & Acquisition transactions.
• Create and modify precedent agreements and oversee the development of local templates, policies, and procedures.
• Advise and coach internal team on legislative or common law developments and their collective impact on the business.
• Provide legal advice and oversight with respect to applicable legal requirements, internal policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with such.
• Manage regulatory and litigation proceedings.
• Direct external legal counsel on corporate and litigation matters.
• Fulfill all corporate secretarial duties for the company and its US subsidiary.

What You Bring:

• LLB/JD degree required.
• 6-10 years of experience in a corporate legal function or top law firm.
• Experience in drafting / advising on construction related contracts, lease agreements, supplier agreements and NDAs.
• Exposure to US operations as well as Canadian operations is an asset.
• Ability to provide practical advice, analyze risk and promote business decisions, which are sensitive to the business environment.
• Strong interpersonal, conflict management, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to organize and manage priorities of self and reports.
• Strong ability to negotiate, influence, collaborate and build strong working relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills (English).
• Strong problem solving and decision-making ability.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing diverse teams.
• Public company experience and familiarity with both Canadian listing requirements and SEC registrant requirements.

What's In It for You:

• A competitive base salary plus variable pay (bonus) program.
• An on-site cafeteria with coffee, soft drinks, continental breakfast, hot lunches, snacks, and more.
• Eligibility to participate in DIRTT's Employee Share Purchase Plan.
• Fulsome employer-paid health benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage plus life, critical illness, and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Mental health resources including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• A thorough and supportive onboarding program to set you up for success.

DIRTT Environmental Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and appreciates applications from all interested applicants. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.