In-House Legal Counsel: Mining, Environment & Tenure

Thungela; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Thungela Australia is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel – Mining & Environment to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice across Australian operations and growth projects, focusing on mining tenure, environmental approvals, land access, native title and climate regulation.

Reporting to the Head of Legal – Australia, you will partner with operations, technical and commercial teams to support safe, compliant and sustainable mining activities and navigate complex regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor or an equivalent recognised Australian legal qualification.
• Admission as an Australian legal practitioner, with eligibility to hold and maintain a practising certificate in Queensland.
• Post-admission experience in mining, resources, environmental or related areas of law.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland mining and environmental legislation and associated permitting requirements.
• Proven capability in drafting and negotiating agreements within complex regulatory environments.
• Sound commercial judgement, with strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, commercially focused legal advice on mining and environmental regulatory matters.
• Advise on mining and exploration tenements, environmental approvals, climate change regulation, land access, native title and cultural heritage matters.
• Support the acquisition, maintenance and compliance of mining tenure, and coordinate legal input for regulatory approvals.
• Draft, review and negotiate land access, environmental, native title, cultural heritage and other related agreements.
• Provide guidance on regulatory compliance activities, audits, investigations, objections and associated litigation.
• Build effective relationships with operational teams, regulators, landholders, Traditional Owners and specialist advisers.

Education

Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor (Australian qualification)

Job description

Thungela Australia is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel – Mining & Environment to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice across Australian operations and growth projects, focusing on mining tenure, environmental approvals, land access, native title and climate regulation.

Reporting to the Head of Legal – Australia, you will partner with operations, technical and commercial teams to support safe, compliant and sustainable mining activities and navigate complex regulatory