Want to contribute to a sustainable future? Join Lynas Rare Earths, the world’s only significant supplier of separated rare earth materials outside of China, as we continue to meet global market needs for sustainably produced rare earth products.

Lynas Rare Earths is an ethical and environmentally responsible producer of rare earth materials. Boasting a life of mine of 20+ years, our materials are used in many future-facing applications, including electronics, wind turbines and hybrid and electric vehicles.

Working as part of a small team, you will build connections with people throughout our business and make a difference to the understanding of rare earths and their importance to everyday life.

At Lynas we are proud to create an environment where our people bring their best self to work and feel safe, included and empowered.

The Opportunity Lynas Rare Earths is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide high-quality legal support across all Australian operations. This role plays a critical part in supporting commercial decision‑making while ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.

You will provide trusted legal advice, manage key documentation, and contribute to safeguarding Lynas interests while upholding the highest legal and ethical standards.

Tasks & Responsibilities

Provide general legal guidance to internal stakeholders in line with Lynas’s policies and legal obligations

Prepare, review,



and maintain legal and business documentation

Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements

Provide legal advice on regulatory and compliance matters across Australian operations

Support land tenure, native title, and heritage-related matters

Contribute to procurement activities and tender processes

Assist with dispute management and potentially litigious matters

Support company secretarial functions, including board papers, minutes, ASIC filings, and company registers

Contribute to legal knowledge sharing, training, and continuous improvement initiatives

Demonstrate a strong commitment to health, safety, and environment (HSE) standards

Skills And Experience Required For This Role

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Law

5+ years of post‑qualification experience

Previous Experience within corporate, commercial, or in-house environments (mining/resources industry preferred).

Strong understanding of Australian legal and regulatory frameworks

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to provide transparent, practical legal advice to non‑legal teams

High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.

📌 Legal Counsel (Canberra)
🏢 Lynas Rare Earths
📍 Canberra