Donlin Gold LLC · 5 days ago
In-House General Counsel
Anchorage, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expDonlin Gold LLC is seeking an In-House General Counsel to serve as their principal legal and strategic business advisor. The role involves providing guidance on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters while managing legal risks and supporting project financing and governance.
MineralMining
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted advisor to the General Manager and Project Director on legal, business, and governance matters impacting project execution and corporate direction
Provide legal input, review, and advice on commercial transactions, contracts, procurement strategies, and financial arrangements
Support corporate governance, risk management, and compliance alignment with Donlin Gold’s ownership structure and business objectives
Lead and oversee negotiations for construction, services, logistics, and professional agreements to protect Donlin Gold’s commercial interests
Manage relationships and coordination with external counsel and the legal teams of Donlin Gold’s owners and Alaska Native Corporation partners
Identify, assess, and mitigate corporate, financial, and operational risks
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and corporate policies, including those related to business conduct, ethics, and regulatory reporting
Advise on litigation strategy, dispute resolution, and internal investigations
Oversee legal aspects of corporate filings, insurance coverage, and contract administration
Provide legal review and strategic guidance on environmental permitting and compliance obligations in collaboration with Donlin Gold’s permitting and environmental teams
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting mine permitting, planning, and project execution
Liaise with external counsel and regulatory agencies to ensure timely and compliant permitting activities
Partner with executive and operational leadership to ensure integrated decision-making across legal, business, and technical areas
Represent Donlin Gold in key negotiations, regulatory discussions, and stakeholder meetings
Promote awareness of legal and business risk management across all departments
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate (JD) degree
Minimum of 10 years of legal experience in corporate, contracting, project development & finance, preferably in the mining sector. Substantive experience in legal issues relating to mining is essential
Minimum of 5 years' experience as General Counsel or senior legal advisor in the natural resources industry, preferably in the mining sector
Active license to practice law in Alaska, or the ability to gain licensure in Alaska
Experience negotiating and administering construction, operating, and financing contracts related to mining projects is essential
Strong analytical and communication skills
Strong understanding of corporate governance, risk management, and contracting
Ability to work collaboratively and lead across functional and project departments
Preferred
Experience working with such contracts in the context of new mining project development is highly desirable
Experience working with government agencies on permitting and environmental issues is desirable
Company
Donlin Gold LLC
Donlin Gold is committed to safely and responsibly developing the project and providing opportunities for the Yukon-Kuskokwim region.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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