This growing ASX 200 company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its high-performing legal team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a business that is evolving rapidly and making bold moves in its sector. With a strong operational footprint in Australia, the company is focused on long-term sustainability, innovation, and strategic growth.
About the Opportunity
This position offers the chance to work closely with the General Counsel in a broad and influential legal position. You'll be a trusted advisor across the business, supporting key functions including commercial, finance, projects, operations, exploration, native title, human resources and company secretarial.
The successful candidate will become a trusted advisor to the business and gain exposure to high-impact projects.
Some of your responsibilities may include:
* Providing advice across a wide range of commercial, corporate, contractual, and regulatory matters.
* Drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts including procurement, banking, and confidentiality agreements.
* Managing disputes and claims efficiently, including oversight of external legal counsel.
* Contribute to corporate governance, risk and support major operational and strategic initiatives.
About You
This position would suit a lawyer with 5-12 years PAE, ideally gained across both private practice and in-house with a background in either the mining, resources, construction or engineering sectors.
You'll also bring:
* A collaborative mindset and the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex legal concepts for non-legal audiences.
* Strong judgment, critical thinking, and a pragmatic approach to legal problem-solving.
* Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
What's on Offer
* Become a trusted advisor across the business.
* Performance-based bonus structure.
* Additional benefits including salary sacrificing, health and wellbeing benefits and continue education support.
For more information or a confidential chat about this role, reach out today to Sam Turton or Siemone Neutgens.
Sam Turton
Consultant
LLB, BCom
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Sam Turton is a lawyer and a consultant at KBE Legal Talent and Lawmee. Sam specialises in placing lawyers in permanent and on-demand roles, from 1 year PAE to Senior Associate/Special Counsel and Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel positions.
Siemone Neutgens
Director
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Siemone Neutgens, Director of KBE Legal Talent and Lawmee, has over 25 years of recruitment experience across Australia and New Zealand. Siemone specialises in placing lawyers in permanent and on-demand roles, from Senior Associate/Special Counsel to Legal Counsel and General Counsel positions.
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