Senior Legal Counsel | 8-15+ years' PAE | Mining Services

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About the role

Lawmee is working with a well-regarded mining services company to secure an experienced senior lawyer to join their high performing team.

Commencing as soon as possible, this opportunity is expected to run for an initial period of approximately 2–3 months, with strong potential to extend or transition into a permanent role for the right lawyer. The engagement will initially be part-time (3 - 4 days per week) and could transition to full-time dependent on the clients’ requirements.

Supporting the General Counsel, you will be heavily involved in a broad range of contracting activities across the business.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Drafting, negotiating and reviewing contracts, subcontracts and other commercial agreements
• Leading contract negotiations and supporting project delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Advising on procurement processes matters
• Reviewing and advising on variations, extensions of time and contractual claims
• Managing disputes, claims, litigation and insurance matters, with a focus on achieving early resolution
• Supporting litigation management as and when matters arise

Who we are looking for

We would like to hear from lawyers with 8-15+ years’ PAE, ideally gained in leading national or international firms or within in-house teams in the mining services sector.

The ideal candidate will have a background commercial contracting, litigation or corporate law, with strong commercial acumen and the ability to navigate complex contractual issues. You will be adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Are you interested in learning more?

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Sam Turton

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