Corporate | Brisbane
- Drive matters for global resource clients, the current emphasis on new mine development and expansion internationally
- Drive client negotiations, manage key relationships, and mentor junior lawyers as an advanced senior in the group
- Excellent blend of transactions, project development & joint ventures, and procurement/logistics matters.
Firm Focus:
The Firm’s Corporate Projects team is orientated heavily toward leading global mining entities, with a practice that can be broadly defined as 80% large-scale mining and 20% energy.
Although corporate by legal discipline this sits within a reputed national projects group where you will intersect with construction, finance, and property seniors to deliver a superior project offering to clients. The Firm’s flexible and hybrid workplace model supports individual growth, with the option for a four-day workweek for the right candidate.
Your Opportunity:
This role will suit an experienced lawyer who is passionate about the resources sector and thrives in leading complex development and expansion-based matters with a natural client-facing presence. You (including power stations), will be advising on significant international mining assets with a current emphasis on copper and lithium. Most recent delivery has included a lot of new mine development activity in Africa, namely Botswana and Zambia.
Your role will involve leading client interactions and negotiations and driving strategic outcomes for high-profile miners on the global stage. You will be engaged to manage key client relationships, drive joint ventures and transactions, and provide legal knowledge and insight into front-end documentation around procurement and rail logistics to secure efficient outcomes for your clients. The Firm values mindful and strong leadership of its valued junior lawyers. You will play a key role in this regard also.
The Role:
- Lead client management and negotiations on complex mining and energy projects.
- Advise on the development and expansion of mining assets, including greenfield and brownfield projects.
- Provide strategic advice on procurement, logistics, joint ventures, and project transactions.
- Collaborate with senior partners and contribute to high-profile projects, particularly focused on copper and lithium assets in Africa.
- Mentor and guide junior lawyers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.
Ideally, you will bring with you:
- Bachelor of Laws with strong academic credentials.
- Minimum of 6 years experience in front-end projects and contracts, with a focus on mining.
- Ability to interact with stakeholders in terms of negotiations on complex resource projects.
- Passionate about the resources sector, with a deep understanding of mining development projects
- Four day week is available if this appeals
If you would like to explore the finer details, please feel free to get in contact directly to discuss further. Your details and consultation will be held in the strictest of confidence.
Felicity McManus – Director
0405 537 153
