Specialist, Legal Counsel, Regulatory & Litigation

• Provide specialized legal counsel for a BU focusing on 1-2 specialized areas: litigation, legal commercial, sustainability or employment, under the guidance of a Director/Principal, Legal
• Advise executives and management on legal matters, including governance, regulatory compliance, commercial, land, employment, litigation, and sustainability
• Handle complex legal matters under the guidance of the Director, Legal and Head of Legal, providing practical, risk-based solutions
• Monitor and interpret legal and regulatory developments and trends relevant to the country and business operations
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements, including EPCM arrangements, major projects, strategic transactions, and joint ventures
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution, including litigation strategy, negotiations, and coordination with external counsel
• Provide legal support on sustainability and environmental matters, including permitting, compliance, investigations, reclamation projects, and community agreements
• Advise on employment, labor relations, and workplace health and safety matters, including policies, investigations, disputes, and collective bargaining agreements
• Ensure compliance with local laws such as competition, construction, intellectual property, employment, and environmental regulations
• Develop legal documentation, standard templates, negotiation guidelines, and deliver legal training to internal stakeholders
• Maintain accurate legal records and registries to support audits, regulatory responses, and corporate reporting

• Law degree and license to practice in the relevant jurisdiction(s)
• Strong experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts
• Strong understanding of a broad range of legal issues, laws, and regulations
• Experience in mining or construction
• experience in a multinational environment is a plus
• Proven experience drafting and reviewing commercial contracts
• Solid understanding of mining-related laws, legal trends, and legislative developments
• Specialized legal knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Sustainability, Commercial, Employment, and Litigation
• Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken
• Ability to apply independent judgment and specialized legal expertise to complex matters
• Strong ability to collaborate and partner with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated capability to identify and mitigate legal risks
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Experience in a multinational environment is a plus