Senior Legal Counsel

The Senior Legal Counsel will provide general corporate and commercial advice to IREN’s business teams. This role will support the IREN team across a range of functions (depending on your skills) and guide our leadership with legal, governance, risk, compliance and regulatory advice.

Podtech Data Centers Inc., the employing entity, is a proud member of the IREN Group and we are currently looking to hire!

IREN is a leading next-generation data center business powering the future with 100% renewable energy. We build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.

We have grown substantially since 2019, from our inception in Australia to now having several facilities across North America and being listed on NASDAQ… and we are just getting started! By joining us, you will be contributing to the future of sustainable high-performance compute and the local communities we strive to have a positive impact on.

We value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed. If you’re passionate about this role, we want to hear from you — whether you meet every criteria or not. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need!

Apply today to be considered for an exciting opportunity with us.

Position Summary

The Senior Legal Counsel will provide general corporate and commercial advice to IREN’s business teams. This role will support the IREN team across a range of functions (depending on your skills) and guide our leadership with legal, governance, risk, compliance and regulatory advice.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Legal, the Senior Legal Counsel is responsible for:

• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts;
• Managing a specific legal function (for example, employment, incentives and compensation arrangements and/or litigation experience preferred but not required);
• Assisting with the group’s board and governance arrangements;
• Managing external counsel relationships and legal budgets effectively;
• Monitoring changes in laws and regulations affecting IREN and developing internal policies and training programs to ensure compliance;
• Providing training and guidance to internal stakeholders on legal and regulatory requirements;
• Providing global legal support across time zones to the business including providing legal advice to the team located in Vancouver, BC and partnering with teams located in Australia and the United States; and
• Operating with relative autonomy as a trusted partner and advisor.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited Canadian law school;
• An active membership with a Canadian law society and are qualified to practice law in the province of British Columbia;
• Employment, incentives or compensation experience preferred but not required;
• Litigation experience preferred but not required;
• At least 6 years’ experience gained from a law firm, in-house or both; and
• International experience (in particular in Australia or the United States) preferred but not required.
  
  

Why IREN?

• Join a forward-thinking company at the intersection of data center innovation and energy management;
• Opportunity for growth;
• Competitive compensation package and benefits; and
• IREN is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.
  
  

The IREN Package

• Salary range: starting at CAD $150,000 , depending on experience
• Short-term and long-term incentive programs;
• Extended health and dental benefits;
• 3 weeks paid vacation;
• Hybrid work model (in office Tues-Thurs and as required); and
• Casual work attire.
  
  

Podtech Data Centers Inc., the employing entity and proud member of the IREN Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. While we appreciate all applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates under consideration.

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