Strategic Legal Counsel - Mining Project & Contracts

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Whitby; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglo American / De Beers Group is seeking an in-house Legal Counsel to support the Woodsmith Project in the UK, managing commercial and regulatory risks across project development and operations. The role requires collaboration with the SAM team and internal stakeholders to deliver compliant, value-driven contracts and strategic advice.

The successful candidate will advise on IP, international sales contracts, shipping and regulatory matters, and coordinate with external providers when

Qualifications

• Provide legal advice and solutions for CN UK projects and related downstream activity.
• Advise on commercial, contracting, IP, international sales, shipping, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage legal risks associated with CN’s business plan and project development.
• Demonstrate proactive legal professionalism with strong commercial insight and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance to CN teams in the UK on project development and operational readiness.
• Assess and advise on risks, strategy and potential costs in commercial arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with Anglo American group policies and insurances.
• Support the SAM team with commercial and regulatory advice including disputes where needed.
• Coordinate with external law firms or counsel to handle contentious or regulatory outcomes cost-effectively.

Skills

Legal advisory

Commercial awareness

Contract management

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Anglo American / De Beers Group is seeking an in-house Legal Counsel to support the Woodsmith Project in the UK, managing commercial and regulatory risks across project development and operations. The role requires collaboration with the SAM team and internal stakeholders to deliver compliant, value-driven contracts and strategic advice.

The successful candidate will advise on IP, international sales contracts, shipping and regulatory matters, and coordinate with external providers when