Senior Legal Counsel Lpma

Join the team and be part of a greener future in mining and steel

Help shape a sustainable future in mining and steel

Based in Adelaide and reporting to the Head of Legal, we are seeking to appoint Senior Legal Counsel to provide support across the Liberty Primary Metal Australia (LPMA), business.

This is a chance to work across varying levels of projects, from strategy development through to execution across our diverse operating environment including the Whyalla Steelworks and Port, iron ore and coal mining, production of other inputs to steelmaking, sales and marketing, and corporate work.
Your responsibilities will include

• Provide legal support to LPMA, utilising legal, contractual, commercial and negotiating expertise
• Exercise stewardship and oversight of strategic legal advice and services for LPMA
• Manage legal risks associated with the business, operations and strategy of LPMA
• Support legal compliance and corporate governance within LPMA, in line with GFG corporate standards and programs
• Contribute to the LPMA Legal team, the improvement of legal documents, policies, guidelines, procedures and processes and the development of colleagues across the business
• Work with business team/s to improve decision making and drive favourable outcomes for the business.

You will have the ability to work and engage collaboratively across functional groups to influence and ensure informed decision making by the business. You are also an effective communicator, evaluator of risk and problem solver that business managers can understand and trust.
Skills and qualifications required:

• Bachelor of Laws
• Admitted to practice in an Australian state and a current Practising Certificate
• Post graduate legal experience, including in house experience
• Legal expertise in commercial contracts
• Substantial experience in commodities, contracts, particularly services and construction/project contracts, including drafting and negotiating contracts and disputes

Join the team and be part of a greener future in mining and steel

Help shape a sustainable future in mining and steel
GFG Alliance Australia operates an end to end mining, steel, construction and energy business. With over 160 sites and more than 6700 people, we provide steel for Australia's leading infrastructure projects.
A member of the GFG Alliance group, Liberty Primary Metals Australia is located at Whyalla, South Australia, approximately 400 kilometres north-west of Adelaide. We operate an integrated steelworks including steel making, blast furnace, coke oven and rolling mill facilities. Producing billet for rolling in Liberty Steel and other manufacturing sites and for export, together with rail and structural steel products. Liberty Primary Metals Australia also incorporates SIMEC Mining.
SIMEC mining, part of GFG Alliance, has committed to take the lead in decarbonising the steel industry, with an ambition to be carbon neutral by 2030.
SIMEC Mining in the Middle Back Ranges, near Whyalla in South Australia, is one of the best locations in the world for high quality magnetite; the quality feed needed to make GREEN IRON and GREEN STEEL.
Being located just 50kms from the Whyalla Port and our very own steelworks, we are in a prime position to drive this global change.
Come and join our team and be at the forefront of expanding and transforming our industry sector, as we work and play together to shape a sustainable future for future generations.

Across our different business units, we offer career opportunities for people who share our drive, passion and ambition. From apprentices and graduates to experienced professionals, we are committed to offering fulfilling careers and the chance to grow as our business grows. We would love you to be part of our journey.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.