Legal Counsel

Vault Minerals; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic mining company in Western Australia is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its team. This role involves providing comprehensive legal support, managing contracts, and advising on mining law. The ideal candidate will have an Australian Practising Certificate and 4–7 years of post-admission experience. The position offers long-term incentives, FIFO travel, and educational support opportunities.

Benefits

Long-term incentive plans

Novated Lease Vehicles

Trade tools

FIFO Travel

Portable Electronic Devices

Self-Education

Qualifications

• Hold an Australian Practising Certificate with 4–7 years of post-admission experience.
• Extensive experience in mining and resources law.
• Exceptional drafting skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, negotiation, and review of commercial contracts.
• Providing legal support for projects and compliance matters.
• Managing disputes and litigation matters.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Mining and resources law

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Australian Practising Certificate

4–7 years of legal experience

Job description

Vault Minerals is a dynamic and cohesive company born from a merger between Red 5 Limited and Silver Lake Resources Limited, uniting our shared vision for the future. With our base in Australia, Vault Minerals is now strategically positioned to unlock greater value, expand our operations, and execute our strategy of providing larger, longer-life, and lower-cost gold production.

Vault Minerals Legal team operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, delivering expert legal advice and support to our Darlot, King of the Hills, Deflector, Rothsay, and Mount Monger operations as well as to our corporate office.

Reporting to the General Counsel & Company Secretary, the Legal Counsel will be an integral member of our small legal team, working closely with senior management and operational personnel to provide comprehensive legal advice and support across all aspects of our operations. This role is responsible for assisting the General Counsel & Company Secretary in delivering strategic commercial and legal guidance, including drafting and preparing contractual documentation for Executive approval.

The role is based at our corporate office in South Perth and operates Monday to Friday with occasional travel to our operational sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation, negotiation and review of commercial contracts.
• Providing strategic and commercially astute advice in relation to the administration and enforcement of contracts and the application of relevant legislation.
• Providing legal support across a diverse range of areas including projects, native title and heritage, work health and safety, permitting, employment, and general compliance matters.
• Advising on tenure related matters, assisting with access agreement preparation and management of Warden’s Court proceedings.
• Liaising with external parties including insurance brokers, tenement managers and external law firms.
• Identifying and analysing developments in the law that affect the business and making recommendations for appropriate action.
• Assisting with management of disputes and matters of a litigious nature.

About You

• Hold an Australian Practising Certificate and possess 4–7 years of post‑admission experience gained at a leading or mid‑tier law firm or in an in‑house legal role.
• Extensive experience in mining and resources law, with a strong foundation and proven expertise in managing contracts and related legal matters within the industry.
• Exceptional drafting skills with strong written communication and meticulous attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated with strong problem‑solving abilities and advanced critical thinking skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, complemented by excellent organisational abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines while prioritising effectively, coupled with the capacity to work independently, take ownership, and deliver results under pressure.

What We Offer

• Long‑term incentive plans
• Novated Lease Vehicles
• Trade tools
• FIFO Travel
• Portable Electronic Devices
• Self‑Education

Our Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre‑employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

If you would like to join us on our growth journey, please apply now.

Vault Minerals kindly requests that agencies do not send unsolicited resumes unless specifically invited to do so.