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Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit · 1 day ago

Legal Counsel

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Hudbay Minerals is a copper-focused mining company with operations in the U.S. and other countries. They are seeking a Legal Counsel to assist with legal issues related to the U.S. Business Unit, including drafting and negotiating agreements, managing litigation, and ensuring compliance with legal obligations.

Mining & Metals

Responsibilities

Assist will all legal issues related to the US Business Unit, including the Copper World and Mason projects, and other legal and related matters

Draft, review, and negotiate various types of commercial and real property agreements

Effectively manage litigation related to the US Business Unit, including participating in the selection of external counsel for each matter, and providing strategic oversight

Support permitting efforts by advising on legal standards and administrative procedures, including management of administrative appeals

Assemble strategies for pursuing specific legislative and regulatory outcomes, including participation with outside teams of lawyers, consultants, and lobbyists

Participate and represent the company at professional association and public meeting activities

Monitor the effect of proposed changes to laws and regulations and their impact on the ABU and its operations

Provide legal support for acquisitions, leases, property tax review, mining/millsite claim staking and maintenance

Support other US Business Unit departments by providing legal advice and procuring outside expertise when required

Ensure effective corporate governance through the implementation of Hudbay and US Business Units policies and procedures

Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and permitting obligations

Qualification

Juris DoctorateLicense to practice lawCorporate law experienceEnvironmental law experienceCommercial litigation experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyInfluenceInterpersonal skillsVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Education: Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school

License: License to practice law in at least one state in the U.S.; preferably admitted to the Arizona bar or willing to obtain Arizona license

Operational Experience: minimum of 3-5 years of experience with legal project operations and management within a company or law firm

Interest in mining or other relative experience

Legal Experience: Substantive experience in the areas of corporate law, environmental law, public lands, administrative law, real estate, construction law, and/or commercial litigation

Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal relationship skills

Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and google docs/maps

Ability to influence and drive change across diverse stakeholders