Corporate Counsel for Global Copper Producer

1 week ago


Perth, Western Australia Sandfire Resources Full time

Sandfire Resources NL is a dynamic mid-tier Australian mining and exploration company listed on the ASX.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Corporate Counsel to join our team in Perth, Western Australia.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in providing high-quality legal advice primarily to achieve commercial objectives across Sandfire.

Reporting directly to the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, this position will be a senior member of the legal team.

The Senior Corporate Counsel will collaborate with group functional lead teams and provide strategic legal advice.

The role will need to work autonomously, managing their own matters and engaging directly with key stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Identify proactive solutions that will help eliminate or mitigate legal risks and achieve commercial objectives.
  • Provide legal support in areas including Botswana operations, corporate law, ESG, mining, native title, and business development.
  • Support the drafting and maintenance of necessary policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Undertake and support assurance and monitoring activities in relation to Legal and Compliance.
  • Support the Sandfire Legal Team through advice and, where applicable, development, mentoring, and coaching.
  • Engage and brief specialist external legal advice where required, monitoring delivery and manage costs.

Requirements:

  • 10 years relevant legal experience, private practice experience preferred.
  • In-house experience at a listed company preferably with international operations.
  • Experience in the following specialist areas of law - corporate law, ESG, mining, native title, BD.
  • Excellent commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills.
  • Prior experience managing a legal budget including external spend and management of external counsel engagements.
  • Ability to contribute to the development of legal strategies and internal training on important legal issues.
  • Ability to interpret and apply policy and legislation, and address regulatory change.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience in interrogating data to provide actionable management insights.

About You:

A competitive salary package is offered to the successful candidate, estimated at around AU$180,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.



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