General Counsel

Position: General Counsel

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

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 outlining your experience and motivation for joining CSMC.