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Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Principal Advisor - Legal

Business OperationsPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeDenver, CO, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of corporate legal and governance frameworks.
  • Experience supporting Board and executive governance processes.
  • Knowledge of enterprise risk management, assurance, and compliance frameworks.
  • Experience leading strategic planning, organizational transformation, and change initiatives.
  • Understanding of complex operational, commercial, and regulatory environments.
  • Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, legal due diligence, and strategic transactions.
  • Knowledge of legal operations, including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and performance reporting.
  • Strategic advisory and executive decision-support expertise.
  • Stakeholder management and ability to influence without formal authority.
  • Strong program and project management capabilities.
  • Ability to synthesize complex legal, risk, operational, and financial information into clear recommendations.
  • Executive communication, briefing development, and narrative-building skills.
  • Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to manage sensitive information.
  • Proven ability to identify risks, resolve issues, and navigate complex organizational environments.
  • Strong change management and organizational adoption capabilities.
  • Advanced analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Chief Legal Officer to align strategic and operational priorities across Legal, Risk, Insurance, Internal Audit, and Assurance.
  • Establish and manage the function’s governance and operating rhythm, including priorities, accountability, milestones, and escalation processes.
  • Lead strategic, operational, and transformation initiatives that support enterprise goals and organizational effectiveness.
  • Develop executive briefings, Board materials, recommendations, and decision-ready insights for senior leadership.
  • Facilitate alignment among senior leaders by influencing outcomes, resolving issues, anticipating risks, and driving action.
  • Coordinate priorities across the global legal function, working with Group Heads and Regional General Counsel leaders.
  • Consolidate and analyze reporting on legal matters, litigation, regulatory developments, transactions, resources, and emerging risks.
  • Lead legal operations planning, including budgeting, forecasting, financial monitoring, and resource management.
  • Support mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions through legal due diligence and cross-functional coordination.
  • Integrate change management, stakeholder readiness, and adoption activities into major initiatives.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by seeking feedback, sharing ideas, and proactively raising risks or issues.
  • Champion a safe and inclusive work environment and stop unsafe work when identified.

About the Company

Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Newmont is a global mining company that extracts and processes gold and copper, with silver and other metals also produced. It discovers, develops, and operates mines, then processes and sells the metals, while integrating environmental and social planning to gain approvals and maintain social acceptance. It differentiates itself through its large global scale, diversified metal portfolio including the Newcrest acquisition, and a strong focus on sustainable practices and stakeholder engagement. Its goal is to grow its metal assets responsibly while ensuring safety, environmental stewardship, and a social license to operate across its worldwide operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
1916

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