About the role
We are looking for an experienced lawyer to join our global legal team helping deliver end‐to‐end legal support for $30b of annual projects, construction and procurement activity.
* Provide timely, accurate and commercially focused support for projects and procurement contracts.
* Manage and prioritise multiple legal work streams across varied categories, stakeholders and jurisdictions.
* Develop and maintain close, collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders across projects, procurement, operations and other related functions.
* Work collaboratively and support other members of the broader Rio Tinto LGC&A function.
* Manage external legal resources in strategic and cost‐effective ways to deliver the best outcomes for the business.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives, including legal process improvement and appropriate use of AI.
* Develop and provide stakeholder training to support capability development initiatives.
About you
* A commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and your team.
* A law degree and at least 8 years post‐qualification experience.
* Strong construction and projects experience is essential, including familiarity with SOPA, adjudication processes and a range of contracting models such as D&C, EPC, EPCM and BOOT.
* Experience in commercial contracting, project delivery, and resources or infrastructure matters will be highly regarded.
* Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively across multiple complex matters.
* Excellent communication, drafting and stakeholder management skills, with strong attention to detail and organisational capability.
* Interest in leveraging AI and legal technology to simplify work, improve efficiency and support high‐quality legal outcomes.
* Strong commercial acumen and a solution‐focused approach, with the ability to identify practical outcomes and negotiate effectively.
* Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships, influence stakeholders and partner effectively across legal and business teams.
What we offer
* A work environment where safety is the number one priority.
* A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program.
* Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family.
* Attractive share ownership plan.
* Company provided insurance cover.
* Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options.
* Career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions.
* Ongoing access to family‐friendly health and medical wellbeing support.
* Leave for all of life's reasons including vacation/annual, paid parental, and sick leave.
* Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more).
* Possible domestic relocation assistance.
Location
Based in Perth, you will be joining Rio Tinto LGC&A, working in a high‐performing legal team supporting Rio Tinto Projects and Global Procurement functions. You will work across a range of assets, operations and strategic legal issues, collaborating closely with internal clients, business stakeholders and colleagues across legal and related functions.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Rio Tinto welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive environment where each voice is heard and respected.
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