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Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Legal Counsel - Legal Counsel, Regulatory & Litigation Mexico

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMexico City, CDMX, Mexico

About the Job

Requirements

  • A law degree and license to practice in the relevant jurisdiction(s) are required.
  • Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts is required.
  • A strong understanding of a broad range of legal issues, laws, and regulations is required.
  • Experience in mining or construction is required.
  • Proven experience drafting and reviewing commercial contracts is required.
  • A solid understanding of mining-related laws, legal trends, and legislative developments is required.
  • Specialized legal knowledge in one or more of the following areas is required: sustainability, commercial, employment, or litigation.
  • Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken, is required.
  • The ability to apply independent judgment and specialized legal expertise to complex matters is required.
  • The ability to collaborate and partner with internal and external stakeholders is required.
  • The ability to identify and mitigate legal risks is required.
  • Negotiation and conflict-resolution skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide specialized legal counsel for a business unit, focusing on one or two specialized areas—litigation, legal commercial, sustainability, or employment—under the guidance of a Director/Principal, Legal.
  • Advise executives and management on legal matters, including governance, regulatory compliance, commercial, land, employment, litigation, and sustainability.
  • Handle complex legal matters under the guidance of the Director, Legal and Head of Legal, providing practical, risk-based solutions.
  • Monitor and interpret legal and regulatory developments and trends relevant to the country and business operations.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements, including EPCM arrangements, major projects, strategic transactions, and joint ventures.
  • Support dispute avoidance and resolution, including litigation strategy, negotiations, and coordination with external counsel.
  • Provide legal support on sustainability and environmental matters, including permitting, compliance, investigations, reclamation projects, and community agreements.
  • Advise on employment, labor relations, and workplace health and safety matters, including policies, investigations, disputes, and collective bargaining agreements.
  • Ensure compliance with local laws such as competition, construction, intellectual property, employment, and environmental regulations.
  • Develop legal documentation, standard templates, and negotiation guidelines, and deliver legal training to internal stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate legal records and registries to support audits, regulatory responses, and corporate reporting.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a multinational environment is a plus.

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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