Solicitor / Legal Consultant - Resources Law

W3Global; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor

Admitted as Solicitor in Western Australia (or eligible for WA practicing certificate)

Job description

Solicitor / Legal Consultant - Resources Law

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Job Description: Legal Consultant / Solicitor - Resources Law

Role Location: Perth, Western Australia

Position: Legal Consultant / Associate Solicitor - Resources & Tenement Law

Engagement Type: Direct Hire / Contract / Contract-to-Hire

Target PQE: 3-8+ Years PQE

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Legal Consultant / Solicitor specializing in Resources & Tenement Law to support a leading specialist practice in Perth, WA.

This position focuses on delivering strategic commercial, regulatory, and tenement advice to exploration and mining companies operating across Western Australia. The role is ideal for a commercially minded lawyer with hands‑on experience in mining tenure compliance, environmental management, and native title law.

Key Responsibilities

• Mining Tenure & Regulatory Advice: Advise exploration and mining clients on legal compliance, tenement management, applications, renewals, and statutory obligations under the Mining Act 1978 (WA).

• Native Title & Land Access: Negotiate land access arrangements and landholder agreements; navigate Native Title / Right to Negotiate processes and Aboriginal Cultural Heritage compliance.

• Independent Tenement Reports: Assist in drafting Independent Solicitor/Tenement Reports for due diligence, M&A transactions, and stock exchange prospectus listings (ASX, TSX, SGX) in accordance with VALMIN Code requirements.

• Commercial Drafting & Transactions: Draft and review commercial resources agreements, including Joint Venture (JV) agreements, farm‑ins/farm‑outs, royalty agreements, and access deeds.

• Warden's Court Support: Assist with Warden's Court proceedings, plaints, objections, and landholder arbitration matters.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• Education & Admission: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor; admitted as a Solicitor in Western Australia (or eligible for immediate WA practicing certificate).

• Experience: 3 to 8+ years PQE with a core focus on Resources, Mining Tenure, Native Title, or Environmental Law.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid operational understanding of Western Australian mining legislation, environmental approvals, and native title frameworks.

• Commercial Acumen: Strong legal drafting, research, and negotiation skills, with experience advising junior explorers through to mid‑tier/major mining entities.