Strategic Legal Counsel for Mining Project & Commercial

De Beers Group; Whitby; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglo American is seeking a proactive Legal Professional to support the Crop Nutrients Project in North Yorkshire, focusing on the SAM team. You will manage legal risks across commercial, regulatory, and contracting areas to help deliver project readiness and operations.

The role requires strong commercial awareness, ability to handle multiple workstreams, and collaboration with internal stakeholders. External counsel may be engaged as needed.

Qualifications

• Provide legal advice on development and operations of the Woodsmith Project.
• Advise on general commercial and contracting, IP, and regulatory issues.
• Manage legal risks and coordinate with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise CN on legal issues and risks for project development and downstream activity.
• Assess contracts, strategy, and costs; propose alternatives to achieve commercial objectives.
• Ensure compliance with AA Group policies and project insurances.
• Support SAM with commercial legal advice including disputes when needed.

Skills

Legal advisory

Commercial contracting

Regulatory compliance

IP law

Shipping & logistics

International contracts

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Anglo American is seeking a proactive Legal Professional to support the Crop Nutrients Project in North Yorkshire, focusing on the SAM team. You will manage legal risks across commercial, regulatory, and contracting areas to help deliver project readiness and operations.

The role requires strong commercial awareness, ability to handle multiple workstreams, and collaboration with internal stakeholders. External counsel may be engaged as needed.