Securities & Corporate Governance Director

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Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with five producing assets located in the USA, Turkey, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.

SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Job Description:

We are looking for a securities and corporate governance counsel who will support and lead all aspects of our public company reporting obligations, corporate governance framework, and capital markets activities. SSR is listed on the NASDAQ and TSX. In this role, you will be a strategic thought partner to the General Counsel and senior leadership, providing reliable, practical, and business oriented legal counsel in connection with corporate, securities, and governance matters in accordance with the company’s core values, long term corporate objectives, and strategic direction.

The ideal candidate will have approximately 4 to 7 years of corporate and securities experience, preferably with prior experience working as a corporate and securities attorney in a publicly traded company. Mining or natural resources experience is a plus. Candidates with experience supporting chief compliance officers in the design, implementation, and oversight of corporate compliance programs are also a plus.

The candidate must be highly detail oriented, capable of exercising sound legal judgment, and comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-paced public company environment. The position will be based out of our corporate headquarters in Denver, Colorado and will report to the SVP, General Counsel and Company Secretary.

The day-to-day:

• Provide oversight and leadership on public company financial reporting, NASDAQ and TSX rules, Securities Act and Exchange Act regulations, disclosure controls and procedures, internal controls, audit committee matters, earnings releases, quarterly reporting, and securities offering materials, working closely with outside counsel, finance, internal audit, and internal legal resources
• Support General Counsel in providing legal advice on corporate governance matters, including Board and Committee charters, governance guidelines, director independence assessments, related party transactions, conflicts of interest, and Board evaluation processes
• Partner with the General Counsel and Corporate Governance Paralegal to develop, draft, and coordinate Board of Directors and Committee materials.
• Review, prepare, and oversee all public disclosure and securities filings, including proxy statements, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Section 16 filings across all applicable listing exchanges
• Lead the preparation of the Company’s annual proxy statement, oversee the Corporate Governance Paralegal in the proxy process, support the total rewards team in the preparation of the CD&A, and coordinate with external proxy advisors and transfer agents
• Assist with the planning and execution of the Company’s annual stockholder meeting, including disclosure, logistics, and governance requirements
• Advise on disclosure matters, including press releases, earnings materials, investor presentations, sustainability disclosures, and other external communications
• In conjunction with the General Counsel and EVP, Human Resources, coordinate annual sustainability related engagement with the Company’s investors and support preparation of the Company’s annual sustainability report
• Maintain and oversee the Company’s standing with proxy advisory firms, ESG rating organizations, and governance focused stakeholders
• Oversee insider trading compliance, including administration of blackout periods, pre clearance processes, 10b5 1 plans, equity plans, and related training
• Support the Company’s treasury and capital markets activities, including review and negotiation of credit facilities, and support for equity and debt offerings, working with outside counsel and internal stakeholders
• Support legal entity management, subsidiary governance, intercompany financing arrangements, and corporate compliance matters across the Company’s global footprint
• Coordinate U.S. and Canadian securities law compliance and work closely with external counsel on cross border disclosure and regulatory matters
• Keep current on applicable securities laws, regulations, enforcement actions, and emerging governance trends, and proactively identify risks and improvement opportunities
• Manage and mentor the Corporate Governance Paralegal, including oversight of subsidiary governance processes and entity management
• Work with outside counsel in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner
• Assume responsibility for special projects and assignments as determined

Is this you?

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction with the ability to waive into the State of Colorado
• 4-7 of years of experience, including at least 3 years of preferably in-house experience in a publicly traded company although candidates with corporate & securities experience at a nationally recognized law firm will be considered
• Strong desire to work on securities compliance and capital markets legal matters with proven track record of the ability to take the lead on the legal analysis and drafting of disclosure documents
• Experience in supporting a corporate compliance department is a plus
• Ability to make sound judgment calls under pressure
• Ability to prioritize and manage numerous tasks quickly, accurately, and efficiently in a fast-paced environment and under deadline pressure
• Ability to resolve ambiguities and provide legal guidance in uncertain situations with a focus on business results
• Strategic thinking to provide business advice and solutions
• Ability to work in and maintain a highly confidential and privileged environment
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills, solid business instincts and judgment, and outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with strong drive and motivation to achieve results
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

For applicants residing in CO, the salary range for this role is from $200,000 to $220,000. Benefits: 401(k); medical/dental/vision insurance; employee share purchase plan, PTO, STI and LTI.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Employment Equity:

At SSR Mining – Seabee Gold Operation, we are dedicated to developing a talented and diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we operate. We actively promote employment equity and invite applicants to voluntarily indicate if they belong to a designated group during the hiring process. Employment equity is not about quotas or hiring individuals who are not qualified. Rather, it aims to broaden the pool of qualified candidates – including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and individuals with disabilities – and to eliminate barriers that may hinder their full participation in the workforce.

Women:

This describes a person who self identifies a woman. The definition recognizes that gender is a self-identification that does not necessarily match the sex of an individual.

Aboriginal People:

As per the definition contained in the Canadian Employment Equity Act, Aboriginal Peoples, refers to persons who are Indian, Inuit or Métis.

Persons with Disabilities:

Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Blindness or visual impairment (unable to see or having difficulty seeing, glaucoma; however, this does not include persons who can see well with glasses or contact lenses)
• Co-ordination or dexterity impairment (difficulty using hands or arms, for example, grasping or handling tools or using a keyboard)
• Deafness or hearing impairment (unable to hear or having difficulty hearing)
• Mobility impairment (difficulty moving around, walking long distances or difficulty moving using stairs)
• Speech impairment (unable to speak or difficulty speaking and being understood)
• Other disabilities (e.g., learning disabilities, developmental disabilities and all other types of disabilities)

Members of Visible Minorities:

Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Non-white Latin American (including Indigenous people from Central and South America)
• Black
• East Asian (e.g., Chinese, Japanese, Korean)
• South Asian/East Indian (e.g., Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, or East Indian from Guyana, Trinidad or East Africa)
• Southeast Asian (e.g., Burmese, Cambodian, Filipino, Laotian, Thai, Vietnamese)
• Non-white West Asian, North African or Arab (e.g., Iranian, Lebanese, Egyptian, Libyan)
• People of mixed origin (e.g. with one parent member of a visible minority group)

The information you are asked to provide is essential for Seabee Gold Operation to comply with the requirements of the Federal Contractors Legislation, and in helping Seabee Gold Operation identify and address workplace barriers by developing employment equity programs and policies. Although participation in completing this survey is voluntary, it is important for us to obtain the most accurate representation of our current workforce.

The information you provide will be kept CONFIDENTIAL and will be used to compile an overview of Seabee Gold Operation’s workforce for government compliance purposes. In addition, the summarized results will be used to determine the distribution of designated group members in our workforce, analyze the current results, and track future progress in achieving a representative workforce. This information will not be placed in your employee files.