Strategic Corporate Counsel for Global Copper Mining Operations

7 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Sandfire Full time
About Sandfire

Sandfire is a pioneering mining company, committed to transforming into a leading global copper producer. With a strong focus on sustainability, safety, and environmental responsibility, we strive to energise the future by harnessing the power of copper.

Our operations span four continents, with a presence in Australia, Africa, Europe, and the USA. We are dedicated to delivering safe, consistent, and predictable long-term performance at our MATSA operations in the Iberian Pyrite Belt and Motheo operations in the Kalahari Copper Belt.

About the Role

The Senior Corporate Counsel will play a critical role in providing high-quality legal advice to support our commercial objectives. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, this position will be a senior member of our legal team, collaborating with group functional lead teams and providing strategic legal advice.

Responsibilities include:

  • Identifying proactive solutions to eliminate or mitigate legal risks and achieve commercial objectives. Areas of legal support will include:
    • Botswana operations and acting as the legal interface between Botswana and Perth teams.
    • Legal interface between Spain and Perth where required.
    • Exploration and BD initiatives, including potential M&A and divestment.
    • Corporate governance and company secretariat, including AGM preparation, ASX reporting, and disclosures.
    • Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters.
    • Heritage, native title, and land tenure issues.
  • Supporting the drafting and maintenance of necessary policies, standards, and procedures, and supporting forms and precedents.
  • Assisting with performance and other reporting to the Sandfire Executive and Leadership teams, Board, and Board sub-committees.
  • Understanding and advising on regulatory change relevant to Sandfire's operations in Australia and its group compliance frameworks.
  • Supporting engagement and liaison activities with regulators and authorities.
  • Building operational awareness of the legal and compliance framework through training support and communication.
  • Undertaking assurance and monitoring activities related to Legal and Compliance.
  • Supporting the Sandfire Legal Team through advice and, where applicable, development, mentoring, and coaching.
  • Engaging and briefing specialist external legal advice where required, monitoring delivery, and managing costs.
Key Skills and Qualifications
  • 10 years of relevant legal experience, preferably with private practice experience.
  • In-house experience at a listed company, preferably with international operations.
  • Experience in corporate law, ESG, mining, native title, and business development.
  • 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.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience in interrogating data to provide actionable management insights.
Benefits
  • A competitive remuneration package, estimated at AUD 150,000 - AUD 200,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • A comprehensive salary continuance insurance scheme.
  • Flexible work arrangements, allowing for a better work-life balance.
  • Corporate health insurance discounts.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • The opportunity to work with a values-driven, inclusive, and respectful organisation.

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