BUMA's vision is to build a modern mining and rehabilitation company that drives growth, sustainability, and prosperity. This is supported by our core values of safety, integrity, progress, collaboration, and people.
With a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and technology, BUMA pursues a relationship-based long-term approach to ensure the mutual success of all projects. Ensuring we provide value to our clients through all stages of mining is a mainstay of our business and we have the expertise and equipment to deliver total mining services to any surface operation.
We are now seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our legal team, reporting to the Head of Legal and providing legal advice, governance, and support to the operational and corporate teams within BUMA.
Key Responsibilities:
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with customers, suppliers, and partners
Provision of expert legal advice, information, briefs, and other documents to ensure BUMA meets its contractual, statutory, and regulatory requirements
Review and provision of advice to internal clients regarding compliance and statutory obligations and ensuring appropriate risk management mechanisms are in place
Interpretation of contracts and advice on contractual disputes
Preparing information and briefing papers for BUMA management
Development of BUMA company policies and procedures
Mentoring, guidance, and supervision of Legal Counsel, paralegal, and administrative staff
Managing complex legal matters such as arbitration and litigation including document discovery
Managing and providing instructions to external legal service providers
Providing support to the Quality, Risk, and Assurance Manager with respect to governance, risk, and compliance matters
Participating in the delivery of compliance training to BUMA employees
About you:
8+ years' post-admission experience in a commercial setting
Ability to hold an Unrestricted Practising Certificate issued by a State Law Society
Understanding of construction, mining, resources, or related industries
Well-developed interpersonal skills with extensive experience in commercial negotiations
Proven ability to manage large complex legal matters including instructing external legal service providers
To be considered for this opportunity please click "Apply Now" to submit your application!
All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
BUMA's people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for advancement in a growing organisation. If you are a highly motivated professional with a passion for complex problem solving and want to be part of an exciting new company, we encourage you to apply.
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