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Corporate Counsel - Commercial

SeniorFull-timeOfficePerth WA, AustraliaPosted 2 months agoVerified 2 months ago
Pending fitX of Y criteria met

About the job

This full-time legal opportunity is all about supporting Rio Tinto’s APAC Projects & Procurement Legal team with diverse and complex commercial, regulatory, and operational matters. By joining this high-performing legal team, you will provide practical, commercially focused advice that shapes outcomes across a dynamic operational portfolio. Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of how the team works, ensuring that everyone feels valued and empowered.

You'll be responsible for

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Providing legal support

Provide timely, accurate, and commercially focused support for projects and procurement contracts.
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Managing legal work streams

Manage and prioritize multiple legal work streams across varied categories, stakeholders, and jurisdictions.
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Developing stakeholder training

Develop and provide stakeholder training to support capability development initiatives.

Key criteria

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Law degree and experience

Possession of a law degree and 8+ years post-qualification experience.

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Construction and projects expertise

Proven experience in construction and project-related legal matters.

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Stakeholder relationship building

Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders.

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5 criteria for this job
Law degree and experience
Possession of a law degree and 8+ years post-qualification experience.

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Construction and projects expertise
Proven experience in construction and project-related legal matters.

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Stakeholder relationship building
Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders.

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Commercial contracting knowledge
Experience with commercial contracts and various contracting models.

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AI and legal technology interest
Interest in leveraging AI to enhance legal processes and efficiency.

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