Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Legal Professional to join our team in Perth, WA. As a Legal Counsel, you will provide legal support across the business, working closely with the Senior Legal Counsel and Company Secretary.
Your responsibilities will include providing legal advice, drafting and reviewing contracts, supporting contract management, conducting due diligence, developing and implementing legal policies, and contributing to company secretarial duties.
1. Provide legal advice to the company and its group companies.
2. Draft, review, and negotiate procurement and other commercial contracts.
3. Support contract management, including disputes and resolution processes.
4. Conduct due diligence for M&A transactions.
5. Develop and implement legal policies and procedures, including training delivery.
6. Contribute to company secretarial duties.
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Required Skills and Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* A tertiary qualification in Law.
* A current WA practicing certificate (or eligibility to obtain).
* 1-3 years' post-admission experience.
* Background in corporate and commercial law, ideally from a top-tier firm and/or in-house within the resources sector.
* Strong knowledge of contract, corporate, and commercial law.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with a culturally diverse stakeholder base.
* High attention to detail and sound analytical skills.
* Well-developed time management and organisational skills, with flexibility when required.
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Benefits
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a progressive organisation that values its employees and encourages professional growth.
* Competitive remuneration package.
* Short-term incentive plans.
* Agile Working Policy.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Supporting Learning and Development programs.
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About Us
We are a gold producer, developer, and explorer focused on the African continent. We have a strong pipeline of projects and operate three gold mines in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. Our goal is to maintain annual gold production exceeding 500,000 ounces.