The opportunityWe are seeking an experienced Legal Officer, reporting to the Company Secretary. This position will support the effective strategic and administrative legal management of business activities including contracts, sales, personnel, and finance matters advice and recommendations to stakeholders on a range of legal and commercial matters.This role is Perth office based with required regular site attendances.To be successful in the role, the following is essential:Legal degree qualificationA minimum 3 years' experience is preferredPrevious experience working as in-house legal advisor in the Australian resources industry (desirable)A strong desire to learn, and to broaden knowledge and skills, in the resources industryGood interpersonal skills, polite and respectful of others, with the ability to listen, consult, negotiate, and manage relationships with a range of stakeholdersExcellent written communication skills, with demonstrated aptitude to review, understand and prepare contractual and legal documentsGood analytical, research and evaluation skills, with the ability to provide solutions to problems and issuesA strong disciplined work ethic with a commitment to meeting work deadlinesPermanent Australian work rightsNational Police clearanceKey Duties: Provide guidance, support, and assistance to stakeholders as directed with respect to:Proper management of contracts including governance, risk, performance, and management, and making of appropriate decisions based on riskDevelopment of contracts and documentation including contract management plans, templates, policies, procedures, variations, notices, and communicationsCompliance with company corporate management policiesMaintenance of accurate records including performance against KPIs, risk and outcomes and undertaking corrective action as requiredAssessment and validation of contract documentationPreparation of contract variations and change requestsPreparation of company claims by contractors under contractsAssessment of contractor claims against the company under contractsPreparation for and participation in contract negotiationsInterpretation of contract requirements, terms and conditions and ensuring that all parties understand and deliver on their responsibilitiesDevelopment and maintenance of effective working relationships with others including suppliers and contractors including liaising if required with suppliers and contractors to resolve contractual issues and escalate complex issuesReview and evaluation of expiring contracts and processes for exercising extension options, contract expiry and transition managementAbout Karara MiningLocated 200 km south-east of Geraldton in the Shire of Perenjori, Western Australia Karara has an expected mine life of 30+ years. The operation includes a large open pit mine, complex ore processing and beneficiation plant and significant infrastructure and logistics networks. As part of the logistics network Karara owns and operates 80km of railway between Tilley Junction and the Karara mine site, linking the Karara Export Terminal at the Port of Geraldton, able to handle up to 16 Mtpa of export product from a dedicated berth, with associated rail and train unloading infrastructure.To learn more about, please visit www.kararamining.com.au#J-18808-Ljbffr