Legal Specialist

Anglo American Australia In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in manganese, as well as copper exploration projects under way in North West Queensland. Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.

Reporting to the relevant Legal Manager, as a Legal Specialist, you will act in a legal counsel capacity, partnering closely with operational, procurement, commercial teams and other business stakeholders to provide practical, high-quality, commercially focused legal advice that facilitates business outcomes while managing risk effectively. You'll play a key role in supporting supply chain and procurement matters, commercial transactions, governance activities, and other strategic initiatives across our Steelmaking Coal business.

We're seeking a capable, self-motivated lawyer who combines strong technical legal capability with commercial acumen and a collaborative approach, and who enjoys working as part of a small in-house legal team with access to experienced senior lawyers.

Responsibilities

Providing timely and pragmatic legal advice across procurement, supply chain, operations, infrastructure, governance and strategic projects.; Drafting, negotiating and advising on a broad range of commercial agreements and transactions.; Partnering with business stakeholders to identify, assess and manage legal risk while supporting commercial objectives.; Supporting governance and regulatory compliance activities, including company secretarial and joint venture matters.; Managing external legal advisors to ensure quality outcomes and value for money.; Developing practical legal solutions and enhancing existing systems and processes to strengthen business capability and risk management.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a current Australian practising certificate.; At least 5 years' post-admission experience gained within a reputable law firm, corporate legal team, or a combination of both, with the capability to operate at legal counsel level in an in-house environment.; Strong experience in commercial contracting, procurement, corporate and commercial law.; Excellent communication, drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with strong attention to detail.; The ability to provide pragmatic, risk-based advice in a complex and fast-paced business environment.; Sound judgement to work autonomously, prioritise competing matters and know when to escalate issues for guidance or approval.; A proactive and solutions-focused mindset, with the confidence to build trusted relationships and contribute to practical business outcomes.