Vice President, Legal

**About CMG** Computer Modelling Group (CMG) is a global leader in advanced reservoir simulation software and services for the energy industry. As a publicly traded company accelerating growth through strategic acquisitions, CMG is seeking a high\-caliber legal leader to guide legal operations, manage complex global transactions, and build a high\-performance legal function aligned with business goals. **Overview** The **Vice President, Legal** will lead all aspects of CMG’s Group legal strategy and operations. This is a high\-impact role for a hungry, ambitious lawyer looking to grow into an executive leadership position. The ideal candidate will bring deep M\&A experience in global, high\-velocity environments—ideally tech or software—and be energized by the opportunity to own and scale the legal function. Strong leadership skills and comfort working cross\-functionally and internationally are essential. **Essential Responsibilities** * Lead global M\&A transactions, including structuring, negotiation, diligence, and post\-close integration * Serve as a strategic legal advisor to the CEO, CFO, and Board of Directors * Manage and optimize external counsel relationships across jurisdictions * Oversee commercial, corporate, employment, and compliance matters * Design and implement legal team KPIs to track performance and drive accountability * Build scalable legal processes and infrastructure aligned with CMG’s acquisition strategy *Note: This description reflects the general nature of the role. It’s not a complete list of responsibilities—we believe in flexibility, initiative, and growing together.* **Knowledge, Skills \& Experience** * Bachelor of Laws degree * 10\+ years of legal experience with a heavy focus on M\&A and international deal work * Background in acquisitive tech environments strongly preferred * Proven ability to manage external counsel efficiently and cost\-effectively * Strong leadership skills; comfortable building team infrastructure and setting performance metrics * Ambitious, motivated, and excited to grow with a company in transformation * Experience in SaaS or regulated tech environments is an asset **CMG’s total rewards program includes:** * A competitive salary * A performance\-based bonus program * Learning and development opportunities * RRSP contributions * Top of the line medical and dental benefits including a health spending account * 20 days of vacation per year plus flex days * Choice of transit pass or underground parking * Car wash * Cafeteria and complimentary barista style coffee and more **No need to call us about the status of your application. We promise—we’re reviewing every submission, and if your skills are a match, you’ll hear from us!** We kindly request that external recruiters and agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles. Submissions without a signed agreement in place will not be considered and will become the property of CMG. **About Us** **Innovators in Simulation Technology** CMG (TSX:CMG) is a global software and consulting company that combines science and technology with deep industry expertise to solve complex subsurface and surface challenges for the new energy industry around the world. CMG is headquartered in Calgary, AB, with offices in Houston, London, Dubai, Bogota, Rio de Janeiro, Bengaluru, and Kuala Lumpur. For more information, please visit https://www.cmgl.ca