Senior Legal Counsel

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As a global business, we are proud to offer diverse and rewarding career opportunities. We are committed to Thiess being a company which supports great people to succeed, develop their careers, and feel supported to reach their highest potential. We offer a safe and inclusive work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

About The Role

Thiess Mining is seeking a talented Senior Legal Counsel to join our team based in our conveniently located West Perth office. Reporting within the legal function, you will provide legal and commercial support across Thiess West and MACA Global mining operations and construction projects.

This role is ideal for a commercially minded legal professional who can navigate complex legal and regulatory matters, translate risks into practical business outcomes, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business.

The successful candidate will hold a tertiary qualification in Law, a current practising certificate, and have multiple years' post-qualification experience gained in private practice and/or an in-house legal environment. Experience within the construction, mining, or resources sector will be highly regarded.

Duties will include:

• Review tender documentation and undertake contract risk assessments.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and joint venture partners.
• Provide clear, practical, and commercially focused legal advice to support business objectives and decision-making.
• Interpret and advise on contractual obligations, legislative requirements, and regulatory matters relevant to the business.
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients, regulators, joint venture partners, suppliers, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Proactively manage claims, disputes, and litigation matters, balancing legal risk with commercially appropriate outcomes while minimising external legal costs where possible.
• Travel as required to support operational and project needs.
• Support governance, compliance, and risk management initiatives across the business.

About You

• Tertiary qualification with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB, JD or equivalent) and a current practising certificate.
• Notable and proven experience in private practice, in-house legal counsel, or a combination of both.
• Experience advising on, mining, engineering, infrastructure, or resources-related matters.
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to analyse complex legal issues and communicate advice in a clear, practical, and commercially focused manner.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What Thiess Can Do for You

• Flexible working arrangements
• World-class health & wellbeing programs
• Salary sacrifice options
• A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products
• Referral bonus program

About Us

At Thiess, we partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 85 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how we meet our commitments. Thiess is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining, leveraging the power of our people and technology to support clients in their journey to more sustainable enterprises.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

Visit our website to learn more – http://www.thiess.com

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us @ hiring@thiess.com

How to Apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

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