Job Description

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. When we say we care, we mean it. We're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.
Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.
Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Capital Markets and Financial Services, Legal Counsel, Capital Markets and Financial Services will primarily have legal responsibility for strategic advice and leadership on the following matters: securities law, sustainability, corporate finance, governance, financial services and instruments, and other strategic initiatives. As a member of Nutrien's skilled and experienced legal team the successful candidate must possess in-depth capital markets knowledge and related skills, the confidence to work independently, a commitment to excellence and strong interpersonal skills as a valued contributor to a team. This position requires a collaborative approach with stakeholders to identify and manage risk in alignment with Nutrien's business strategies.
What you will do:

• Provide strategic advice on U.S. and Canadian securities law matters and complex capital markets transactions.
• Serve as the primary contact in drafting and reviewing public disclosures and corporate communications including earnings releases and news releases.
• Provide advice on mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
• Advise on corporate secretarial and subsidiary governance matters.
• 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 securities law and mandatory reporting.
• 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, including but not limited to the Nutrien code of conduct, respect in the workplace policies, safety, health and environment policies and other applicable policies and practices as implemented or amended.
• Travel both within North America and globally may be required.

What you will bring:

• The successful candidate must have a Law Degree (LLB/JD) and be a practicing member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.
• 4 - 8 years of private practice or in-house experience (or combination) with a focus on securities law and capital markets transactions at a leading law firm or large listed company
• In-depth knowledge of securities law and regulation including continuous disclosure and finance matters.
• Experience with syndicated lending, leveraged finance, infrastructure finance, customer credit, and securitizations would be considered to be an asset.
• Experience with M&A and complex international business transactions consider to be an asset.
• 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, with a well-developed ability to understand, simplify and explain complex legal issues to colleagues of varying seniority.
• Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills, based on a foundation of trust and integrity.
• A strategic mindset connecting tailored advice to both broad and specific organizational risks and strategy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment, manage a broad range of daily interactions and address unexpected projects with condensed timelines.
• Good judgment in working with stakeholders, occasionally under ambiguous or challenging circumstances.
• Detail orientated with solid work ethic with ability to take initiative.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders, identify risk and provide practical advice and solutions with an understanding of overall business objectives.

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!
The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. 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. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.
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