Perth Resources & Mining Law Solicitor – Tenements Expert

W3Global

Sydney

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

W3Global seeks a Legal Consultant / Solicitor specializing in Resources & Tenement Law to support a Perth-based practice. The role handles strategic commercial regulatory and tenement advice for exploration and mining companies across Western Australia.

It suits a commercially minded lawyer with hands-on mining tenure, environmental management and native title experience. Key duties include advising on mining tenure, native title land access, due diligence reporting, drafting commercial

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor as required qualification.
Admitted as Solicitor in Western Australia or eligible for WA practicing certificate.
3–8+ years PQE with focus on Resources, Mining Tenure, Native Title, Environmental Law.
Strong drafting, research and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

Mining Tenure & Regulatory Advice: advise clients on compliance, tenement management, applications, renewals and obligations under the Mining Act 1978 (WA).
Native Title & Land Access: negotiate land access arrangements; navigate Native Title processes and Aboriginal Cultural Heritage compliance.
Independent Tenement Reports: assist drafting reports for due diligence, M&A and listings under VALMIN Code.
Commercial Drafting & Transactions: draft/review JV agreements, farm-ins/outs, royalty agreements and access deeds.
Warden's Court Support: assist with proceedings, plaints, objections and landholder arbitration matters.