Solicitor / Legal Consultant - Resources LawHere is the updated Job Description with all specific client and firm references removed, making it completely confidential for your recruiter to use:Here is the updated Job Description with all specific client and firm references removed, making it completely confidential for your recruiter to use:Job Description: Legal Consultant / Solicitor - Resources LawRole Location: Perth, Western AustraliaPosition: Legal Consultant / Associate Solicitor - Resources & Tenement LawEngagement Type: Direct Hire / Contract / Contract-to-HireTarget PQE: 3-8+ Years PQEAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Legal Consultant / Solicitor specializing in Resources & Tenement Law to support a leading specialist practice in Perth, WA.This position focuses on delivering strategic commercial, regulatory, and tenement advice to exploration and mining companies operating across Western Australia.
The role is ideal for a commercially minded lawyer with hands‐on experience in mining tenure compliance, environmental management, and native title law.Key ResponsibilitiesMining Tenure & Regulatory Advice: Advise exploration and mining clients on legal compliance, tenement management, applications, renewals, and statutory obligations under the Mining Act **** (WA).
Native Title & Land Access: Negotiate land access arrangements and landholder agreements; navigate Native Title / Right to Negotiate processes and Aboriginal Cultural Heritage compliance.Independent Tenement Reports: Assist in drafting Independent Solicitor/Tenement Reports for due diligence, M&A; transactions, and stock exchange prospectus listings (ASX, TSX, SGX)



in accordance with VALMIN Code requirements.Commercial Drafting & Transactions: Draft and review commercial resources agreements, including Joint Venture (JV) agreements, farm-ins/farm-outs, royalty agreements, and access deeds.Warden's Court Support: Assist with Warden's Court proceedings, plaints, objections, and landholder arbitration matters.Candidate Profile & QualificationsEducation & Admission: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor; admitted as a Solicitor in Western Australia (or eligible for immediate WA practicing certificate).
Experience: 3 to 8+ years PQE with a core focus on Resources, Mining Tenure, Native Title, or Environmental Law.Regulatory Knowledge: Solid operational understanding of Western Australian mining legislation, environmental approvals, and native title frameworks.Commercial Acumen: Solid legal drafting, research, and negotiation skills, with experience advising junior explorers through to mid-tier/major mining entities.Recruiter Briefing Notes (Internal Sourcing)Location: Perth, WA (or candidates open to immediate relocation).
Target Sourcing Keywords: Mining Tenure, Mining Act **** (WA), Native Title, Land Access, Warden's Court, Independent Tenement Reports, VALMIN Code, Resources Law.Candidate Screening Questions:How many years of direct experience do you have with WA mining tenure and Native Title processes?
Have you drafted or contributed to Independent Tenement/Solicitor Reports for prospectus listings or M&A; due diligence?
What is your current notice period/availability and preferred engagement model (Direct Hire, Contract, or Contract-to-Hire)?
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📌 Solicitor / Legal Consultant - Resources Law (New South Wales)
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