Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc, lead and molybdenum. The company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favourable mining jurisdictions in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean and North America.
Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.
Newmont’s APAC Operations are in Western Australia, the Northern Territory, New South Wales and Papua New Guinea, with roles in operations, projects, corporate support and exploration. Newmont’s Australian offices are located in Perth and Brisbane.
Your impact
Reporting to the Director, Legal Counsel, Australia, in the Perth-based position of Specialist, Legal Counsel, you will provide broad in-house legal support across Newmont's Australian operations, helping the business navigate commercial, operational and regulatory matters while managing legal risk and supporting effective decision-making.
Working as part of a highly regarded legal team, you will partner closely with stakeholders across corporate and operational functions, providing practical legal advice across a diverse range of matters while supporting Newmont's ongoing business objectives and operational success.
As part of our team you will
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Provide general legal advice and services across a broad range of areas, including, general commercial and corporate law, joint ventures, land access and approvals, Traditional Owner engagement (including cultural heritage matters), procurement and project contracts, commercial disputes and litigation, corporate governance and intellectual property
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Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts relating to the areas referred to above
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Assist in and conduct negotiations with third parties.
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Assist with major transactions from time to time, supporting the Corporate Legal team
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Assist in the identification and management of legal risk to Newmont Australia’s business through the provision of prompt and practical legal advice
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Work with and assist other members of the APAC legal team to provide legal advice and manage large or complex legal matters
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Contribute to the continuous improvement of the APAC legal team’s standards and procedures, guidance material, legal templates and other relevant documents
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Monitor developments in the law affecting Newmont’s Australian operations and provide advice on relevant legislative and policy developments which may impact operations
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Provide education and training to staff on relevant legal matters
Prerequisites for your success in the role
- A law degree and be admitted to legal practice in Western Australia with 5+ years PQE
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Demonstrated experience as a practicing commercial lawyer (i.e. private practice or in-house) with exposure to the resources industry. Previous in-house experience working with mining operations will be viewed favourably
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Knowledge across a broad range of commercial, operational and regulatory legal matters and an interest in developing expertise across diverse areas of practice
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Proven collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills with ability to influence and manage change
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An ability to communicate clearly and confidently at all levels within Newmont
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Interest in legal technology, AI-enabled ways of working and continuous improvement initiatives
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A high standard of work is required, with accuracy and efficiency expected and a strong attention to detail
Your work environment
This permanent position is based out of Newmont's Subiaco office in Perth, Western Australia and currently operates under Newmont's WFH/office-based (hybrid) work model.
The role will suit applicants currently living in Perth, Western Australia, and offers the opportunity to support Newmont's Australian operations across a broad range of commercial, operational and regulatory legal matters.
Occasional travel to Newmont's mine sites and operational locations may be required. Full and unrestricted eligibility for employment in Australia will be essential.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.
Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.
We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow
More About Newmont
- Website: http://www.newmont.com
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Lifecycle of a Mine: https://www.newmont.com/lifecycle-of-a-mine/
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Blog: https://www.newmont.com/blog-stories/
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Annual sustainability report: https://www.newmont.com/sustainability/sustainability-reporting/
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