Resources Law Consultant/Solicitor — Mining & Tenements

Hetherington; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hetherington seeks an ambitious Consultant and/or Solicitor to build a specialist career in tenement management and resources law. Based in Australia’s resource hubs, the role offers a blend of legal, commercial and advisory work with a flexible path for consultants or solicitors.

You will advise on mining law, manage portfolios, and contribute to high‑value transactions while navigating environmental and planning compliance across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor completed.
• Admission as solicitor and practising certificate advantageous but not essential.
• Willingness to obtain admission and/or practising certificate while employed.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage client tenement portfolios and serve as primary contact for legal/compliance matters.
• Interpret mining and exploration law to provide clear commercial guidance.
• Advise on high‑value acquisitions, disposals and amalgamations of mining assets.
• Own the regulatory compliance lifecycle: applications, renewals, objections and approvals.
• Develop expertise across mining, environmental, planning, Native Title and contract law.

Skills

Project management

Prioritisation

Communication

Commercial acumen

Collaborative spirit

Education

Bachelor of Laws or JD

Admission as solicitor / practising certificate (advantageous)

Job description

Hetherington seeks an ambitious Consultant and/or Solicitor to build a specialist career in tenement management and resources law. Based in Australia’s resource hubs, the role offers a blend of legal, commercial and advisory work with a flexible path for consultants or solicitors.

You will advise on mining law, manage portfolios, and contribute to high‑value transactions while navigating environmental and planning compliance across jurisdictions.