About South32

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people's lives now and for generations to come. We are trusted by our owners and partners to realize the potential of their resources. We produce bauxite, alumina, aluminium, metallurgical coal, manganese, nickel, silver, lead and zinc at our operations in Australia, Southern Africa and South America. With a focus on growing our base metals exposure, we also have two development options in North America and several partnerships with junior explorers around the world.

Following the acquisition of Arizona Mining in 2018, South32 is the owner of the Hermosa Project, a high-grade manganese, zinc, lead and silver development option in southern Arizona that is the only project under development for the supply of two US designated critical minerals (manganese and zinc). Hermosa also became the first mining project accepted by the US government into the FAST-41 process, a tool for progressing critical US infrastructure projects, in May 2023. Additional information can be found at www.south32hermosa.com.

South32's purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people's lives now and for generations to come. We work closely with their host communities to create enduring social and economic value through local employment, infrastructure and facilities development and community investment programs.

Location: Tucson, Arizona

The Role

The Legal Counsel role is a member of South32's Global Legal and External Affairs Team and will provide direct independent legal support and advice to South32 Hermosa Inc., South32 Legal and External Affairs sub-teams, and the South32 risk function related to the Hermosa Project and South32's business in North America.

Accountabilities (Include but are not limited to):

Individual Accountabilities:

• Maintains relationships with South32 Hermosa business teams to act as a key point of contact & provides advice on areas within the accountability of the Legal and External Affairs Team
• Ensures effective engagement with other South32 Legal sub-teams
• Participates in and delivers on South32 Legal projects as required
• Assists in execution of activities to mitigate South32 Material Legal Risks
• Identifies legal risks affecting South32's business and advises on the management of these risks
• Manages scope, relationships, and delivery of work with external law firms
• Provides input into the development and execution of analysis and improvement activities within the Legal and External Affairs Team
• Reports to the Legal Manager- North America, and also dotted line to South32 Hermosa management team
• Supports the Legal Manager in the reporting requirements of the South32 Hermosa business teams and the Legal and External Affairs Team
• Acts as a legal and risk knowledge management champion

Qualifications, Skills, and Expertise:

• 3-5 years legal experience (PAE or PQE)
• Law degree from an accredited US law school
• Currently qualified and practicing lawyer in the State of Arizona, or in a state having bar reciprocity with Arizona, or with the ability to obtain licensure as in-house counsel in the State of Arizona
• Excellent academic credentials, verbal and written communication skills, and information technology skills
• Ability to manage complex legal issues
• English (required) Spanish (preferable, but not required)
• Experience in a US corporate in-house legal department, national law firm, military JAG (commercial/transactions), or government entity including State or Federal agency
• Extensive experience with contract negotiation, drafting, and disputes
• Experience in engaging and liaising with State and Federal agencies
• Ability to manage the engagement and work of outside counsel
• Experience in complex commercial transactions, procurement, land acquisitions and land use arrangements, corporate governance, and health & safety law and regulation, including incident response and investigations
• Understanding of State & Federal environmental permitting processes for energy/resources projects, mining tenure/claims, and indigenous claims/rights
• Litigation/Disputes in commercial and regulatory areas
• M&A experience, including cross-border transactions
• US anti-corruption law and regulation - including managing/training as part of internal compliance programs competition law and regulation
• Adaptable to and embraces change, works well with ambiguity, and willingness to travel
• High achieving, motivated, positive outlook, enthusiastic, and performance driven
• Willingness to take responsibility and lead outcomes
• Ability to work autonomously but also works effectively within a team and is a positive contributor to the team
• Demonstrates considerable progress towards developing South32 leadership capabilities and exhibits many behaviors on a consistent basis

Our Culture

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We're focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered and appropriately rewarded.

We aspire to be an inclusive organization, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Nearest Major Market: Tucson