Vice President - Legal

LE12 Warrior Met Coal Shared Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Warrior Met Coal seeks a Vice President – Legal to serve as the company’s chief legal advisor and a key member of the executive leadership team. The role leads all legal affairs, aligning legal strategy with operational and growth objectives while supporting governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will partner with leaders across Operations, HR, Safety, Environmental, Engineering, and Finance to protect shareholder value and manage litigation, contracts,

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
• 15+ years of progressive legal experience in corporate settings.
• Experience with publicly traded companies and securities law.
• Strong business judgment and solution orientation.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Legal Leadership – Advise executive leadership on legal, regulatory, governance, and business matters.
• Governance, Risk & Compliance – Oversee compliance across mining, environmental, labor, employment, safety, and corporate regulations.
• Commercial & Strategic Transactions – Lead legal support for contracts, negotiations, financing activities, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic initiatives.
• Litigation Management – Oversee employment, environmental, commercial, property, and regulatory litigation; manage outside counsel.
• Enterprise Support – Counsel on permitting, land and mineral rights, environmental matters, and labor relations; assist with investigations and risk initiatives.
• Legal Department Leadership – Develop legal talent and governance processes; build partnerships across the organization.

Skills

Strategic legal leadership

Regulatory compliance

Governance

Litigation management

Contract negotiations

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active bar membership

Job description

Vice President – Legal

Location: Brookwood, Alabama

Warrior Met Coal is seeking a Vice President – Legal to serve as the Company’s chief legal advisor and a key member of the executive leadership team. The role reports to the Chief Administrative Officer and leads all legal affairs, providing strategic counsel on operations, governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, commercial transactions, litigation, and growth initiatives.

The successful candidate will partner closely with leaders across Operations, HR, Safety, Environmental, Engineering, and Finance to support business objectives while managing legal risk and protecting long‑term shareholder value.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Legal Leadership – Advise executive leadership on legal, regulatory, governance, and business matters. Support strategic decision‑making and risk management. Align legal strategy with operational and growth objectives.
• Governance, Risk & Compliance – Oversee compliance across mining, environmental, labor, employment, safety, and corporate regulations. Monitor regulatory developments and mitigate enterprise risk. Promote ethical conduct and accountability throughout the organization.
• Commercial & Strategic Transactions – Lead legal support for contracts, negotiations, financing activities, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic initiatives. Structure agreements that balance business objectives and legal protections.
• Litigation Management – Oversee employment, environmental, commercial, property, and regulatory litigation. Manage outside counsel and legal expenditures. Advise leadership on litigation strategy and dispute resolution.
• Enterprise Support – Provide counsel on permitting, land and mineral rights, environmental matters, and labor relations. Partner with business leaders to support operations and compliance. Assist with investigations, critical incidents, and enterprise risk initiatives.
• Legal Department Leadership – Lead and develop legal talent. Improve legal processes and governance frameworks. Build strong partnerships across the organization.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
• 15+ years of progressive legal experience, including senior leadership in a corporate legal department or law firm.
• Experience supporting a publicly traded company, including SEC, governance, and securities law matters.
• Expertise in regulatory compliance, commercial transactions, labor and employment law, litigation management, and risk management.
• Strong business judgment and ability to translate legal issues into practical solutions.
• Preferred experience as a General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, Deputy General Counsel, or similar executive legal leader.
• Background in mining, energy, natural resources, manufacturing, or other industrial sectors.
• Experience with MSHA, OSHA, EPA, NLRB, EEOC, and related agencies.
• Knowledge of mining permitting, environmental compliance, and mineral rights.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, strategic transactions, or major capital projects.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and incentive opportunities. Company‑paid medical benefits, 401(k) match, paid time off, and additional benefits.

Warrior Met Coal is a leading producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. The company’s cost‑efficient operations serve markets in the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America via convenient barge and rail access to the Port of Mobile.