General Counsel
CSMC
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Company: Canadian Space Mining Corporation (CSMC)
About CSMC
CSMC is a space and defence company focused on developing technologies to address humanity's key needs. We are building Canada's next great nuclear company, developing a micro nuclear reactor for remote applications like the Arctic, defence, and space exploration. Led by a team with a mix of entrepreneurial and institutional experience at the highest level, we are a bleeding‑edge company working at the intersection of nuclear energy, quantum technology, space systems, and imagineering.
The Role
CSMC is seeking a General Counsel to join our executive team. This is a key leadership position that spans legal strategy, corporate governance, corporate development, business development, and government relations. The General Counsel will play a central role in shaping the company’s strategic direction, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing relationships with investors, partners, and public agencies in Canada and internationally.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as chief legal advisor to the executive team and Board of Directors.
- Lead all corporate legal matters, including contracts, partnerships, financings, IP, and regulatory filings.
- Develop and oversee corporate governance frameworks and risk management policies.
- Support corporate and business development activities, including deal structuring, negotiations, and M&A.
- Manage relationships with external counsel, regulators, and government partners.
- Advise on funding programs, grants, and partnerships with agencies such as CSA, DND, and ESA.
- Contribute to strategic planning and policy engagement at the intersection of technology, energy, and space.
Qualifications
- LL.B. or J.D. and member in good standing of a Canadian bar.
- 5+ years of experience practicing law at a leading Bay Street firm or in‑house legal team, ideally within a corporate, technology, or startup environment.
- Proven experience in complex transactions, corporate structuring, and regulatory affairs.
- Strong familiarity with one or more of the following sectors: deep tech, nuclear energy, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven, and collaborative environment.
Why Join?
- The chance to help shape the future of energy, space, and defence in Canada
- Exposure to both corporate strategy and business development, with mentorship from experienced founders and executives
- A collaborative, mission‑driven culture with a flat hierarchy and room for rapid growth
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and equity participation in a high‑growth startup
To Apply
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter via LinkedIn or View email address on publisher.sourcingsquare.com outlining your experience and motivation for joining CSMC.
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