JOB: 3424

Senior Legal Counsel

• Rapidly growing company | Varied role with room to grow

• Great flexibility and working from home options

• Generous compensation package and bonus structure

This established ASX-listed company, is a key player in Australia’s resource sector. As they continue with rapid business expansion, they’re seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal expertise and support across all areas of the business.  

As the Senior Legal Counsel, you'll play a pivotal role in the business by advising stakeholders across the company and providing timely, pragmatic, and commercial legal solutions. You'll have a hands-on approach, actively engaging in operational matters to drive initiatives across the organisation while collaborating closely with senior management to meet the company’s legal needs while achieving its business goals. 

Responsibilities include:  

• Provide clear, practical legal advice on commercial, corporate and regulatory matters. 

• Manage legal and contractual processes, including negotiating and drafting a broad range of commercial agreements such as service, supply, and purchase contracts, as well as advising on joint venture arrangements. 

• Provide corporate governance support, including advising senior leadership and the Board of Directors on governance frameworks and best practices. 

• Advising and assisting in relation to dispute resolution with JV partners and key suppliers, including managing claims and disputes with contractors and suppliers, from time to time. 

• Oversee regulatory compliance, including adherence to mining legislation, engagement with government authorities on regulatory matters, and the development and implementation of internal compliance policies. 

• Coordinate with external legal counsel as required, including briefing and managing external firms. 

This position will suit lawyers with exceptional commercial acumen and prior experience working in-house, with 7-12 years’ PAE.  A background in mining services or mining is ideal but not a prerequisite.  You will be able to quickly understand the company’s needs and work with key stakeholders to deliver outcomes across a variety of functions. 

What’s on offer: 

• A generous salary package and competitive bonus structure. 

• Opportunity to grow within the role. 

• Great flexibility and working from home options. 

• Work with an output focused business. 

For more information or a confidential chat about this role, reach out today to Siemone Neutgens or click apply now.