Senior Corporate & Operations Lawyer: Strategic Partner

KBE Legal Talent; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

ASX 100 Mining Company is seeking a senior in-house lawyer with corporate, projects and operational experience to join its legal leadership team on an initial 16-month contract.

In this highly commercial role, you will advise on corporate transactions, financing, offtake arrangements, joint ventures and business-critical operational matters, partnering closely with the General Counsel and Company Secretary.

Qualifications

• 12+ years' post-qualification experience in corporate, commercial and operational law.
• Strong ability to advise senior stakeholders and partner with business.
• Knowledge of ASX listing rules and Corporations Act welcome but not essential.
• Experience leading and mentoring a legal team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support corporate matters, strategic projects and financing initiatives.
• Negotiate and advise on complex commercial/corporate agreements, including offtake, procurement, services and project-related contracts.
• Provide strategic legal support to operational, commercial and executive stakeholders.
• Manage external counsel.
• Lead and mentor a direct report while contributing to the broader legal leadership team.
• Partner with stakeholders across Australia and international operations.

Skills

In-house leadership

Corporate & commercial

Operational law

Contract negotiation

Job description

ASX 100 Mining Company is seeking a senior in-house lawyer with corporate, projects and operational experience to join its legal leadership team on an initial 16-month contract.

In this highly commercial role, you will advise on corporate transactions, financing, offtake arrangements, joint ventures and business-critical operational matters, partnering closely with the General Counsel and Company Secretary.