Metro Mining Limited (ASX:MMI) is an Australian exploration and mining company based in Brisbane.
Metro's flagship project, the Bauxite Hills Mine, located 95km north of Weipa is one of the largest independent projects within the internationally acclaimed Weipa Bauxite Region.
We are looking for an In-house Legal Counsel who will be responsible for a broad range of activities, including contract negotiation and preparation, contract administration and management, governance, compliance, and risk management.
The In-house Legal Counsel will be the key point of contact within the organisation for managing contractual matters, providing legal advice, engaging with the company's regulators, and supporting the General Counsel & Company Secretary with governance and company secretarial responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements and other legal documents such as supplier agreements, sales contracts, minor works contracts, leases, confidentiality agreements, etc.
Provide commercial and solution-focussed advice to internal stakeholders on a range of issues including contracts, transaction support, governance, legal compliance and regulatory matters.
Oversee dispute resolution and litigation management.
Assist with the management of corporate registers for the company and its subsidiaries.
Assist with the preparation of corporate reports and ASX announcements.
Provide assistance and support to the General Counsel & Company Secretary in the drafting, review and distribution of Board and Committee papers.
Provide legal and governance support to the General Counsel & Company Secretary as required.




Assist with the oversight and management of Metro Mining's compliance obligations and risk management framework.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Law degree and admission to practice in Queensland as a solicitor or admitted to practise as an Australian legal practitioner eligible to seek admission to practise in Queensland.
Minimum 5 years PQE, either in private practice or in-house with a focus on corporate and commercial law.
Previous experience in the mining and resources industry and / or marine and transhipping industry would be highly regarded together with previous experience with litigation and cross-border transactions.
Previous corporate governance experience would be highly regarded.
Strong business acumen, solution focused and commercial minded.
Solid organisational ability, adaptability, time management and attention to detail.
Ability to build strong relationships and networks with key stakeholders whilst working collaboratively across a diverse and complex environment.
Ability to bring people together, build relationships and manage conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner.
Superior communication capabilities, with the ability to inform, negotiate and influence at all levels.
Naturally self-driven, proactive, and inquisitive, with desire to understand a broad range of commercial issues.
Join our team and contribute to the success of our growing junior mining company.
For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact or send us an email at ******.
Applicants must possess full and unrestricted work rights in Australia to be eligible for consideration for this role.
Metro Mining does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.
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📌 In-House Legal Counsel (Commercial) (Brisbane)
🏢 Metro Mining Ltd (ASX:MMI)
📍 Brisbane