Principal Compliance Legal Specialist

4 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia BHP Group Full time
About the Role

The Principal Compliance Legal will provide anti-corruption and trade controls compliance-related legal advice, oversight and support to BHP's global operations. This includes delivering legal compliance oversight for BHP's Portfolio, Strategy & Development, Minerals Exploration, BHP Ventures and BHP Xplor transactions and opportunities globally.

The successful candidate will provide advice and input on relevant risk assessments and framework reviews, ensuring compliance with anti-bribery and trade controls laws. They will also support decision making in relation to proposed commercial transactions by engaging with stakeholders, identifying compliance touchpoints, and developing, advising on and assisting with risk mitigation measures.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing legal compliance oversight for BHP's global operations
  • Delivering anti-corruption and trade controls compliance-related legal advice
  • Supporting decision making in relation to proposed commercial transactions
  • Developing and advising on risk mitigation measures
  • Representing BHP in negotiations with third parties regarding compliance requirements

About You

We are seeking a highly experienced lawyer with a strong background in anti-corruption and trade controls compliance. The ideal candidate will have a law degree (or equivalent) with the right to practise in Australia, and a minimum of 10 years' post-admission experience in a first-tier national or international law firm and/or multinational corporation and/or government.

The successful candidate will have strong experience in advising/representing clients/government in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance, enforcement issues and white-collar fraud, and in conducting investigations. They will also have experience working with business stakeholders domestically and internationally, up to and including senior executive level.

About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role, including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

We know that we are strengthened by diversity and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.



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