Senior Group Legal Specialist

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:

Key Responsibilities:

The Specialist’s general accountabilities include, but are not limited to, the below:

Supporting with the development of Group Legal strategy, systems and processes to manage legal risks & rewards in relation to commercial transactions, ensuring appropriate alternative commercial & legal structures and strategies are considered

Advising on high value and complex Merger & Acquisition and joint venture transactions, both acquisitions and disposals.

Advising on multi-billion-dollar financing initiatives, including corporate finance, high yield notes and project financing.

Assisting significant international litigation and arbitration matters. This included formal disputes, but also working with the business and functions to ensure the prompt resolution of disputes, minimizing exposure to company liability/ financial costs

Creating awareness of, and communicating changes or developments to commercial or company legislation affecting FQM’s businesses

Participating in external negotiations with Government agencies and all applicable stakeholders and drafting agreements to ensure that FQM’s legal and commercial interests are well-represented and projects are delivered and maintained to meet company goals

Managing the drafting, reviewing and negotiating of contracts and other documentation relating to the business and operations. Providing fit-for-purpose advice to FQM’s businesses in respect of commercial legal issues that affect business plan execution

Preparing internal legal papers for the executive leadership team and board, along with management of external legal advisors as required

Engaging and managing the provision of legal services by external counsel where required.

Qualifications:

LLB (hons) or equivalent

Qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales

A post graduate/ Master’s degree desirable

Experience & Technical Skills Required:

Proven working experience as legal counsel within a top tier law firm or market leading in-house company.

The candidate will have developed a solid technical legal capability, and have demonstrable ability in the drafting, negotiation and review of legal agreements.

Minimum 5 years’ experience PQE. Solid transactional, corporate or finance legal background

Mining & international experience would be an asset

In depth knowledge and relevant experience of commercial, contract & company law, regulations & industry practices

Extensive legal experience and incisive grasp of legal issues and capability to expand knowledge in relevant areas of law and regulatory affairs

Excellent legal and strategic judgment, coupled with strong business partnering, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Other Requirements:

Candidates must have the right to work in the applicable region without visa sponsorship

Mobile. Willingness to work and travel across FQM’s operations and locations worldwide

Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in other languages highly regarded

Core Values & Behavioural Profile:

FQM’s culture is centred on fostering innovation, harnessing original thinking and challenging convention. We work Bolder, Smarter, Driven, Together. These 4 pillars are the keys to our growth in the past, the success of our present, and the foundations of our continued evolution and improvement into the future.

BOLDER

Comfortable in an atmosphere where freedom, flexibility and challenging convention is ingrained into the culture

Driven, versatile and thrives in a challenging environment. Excellent business acumen, risk assessment ability and ability to balance competing interests of businesses at varied stages of their evolution

Strong ability to navigate complexity, operate with minimal bureaucracy and act strategically

Highly flexible an adaptable to fast changing priorities

SMARTER

Promotes a continuous improvement mindset and challenges self and others to identify and implement opportunities for improvement

Ability to see the big picture and take an objective view

Naturally creative and a strong, independent, free thinker

DRIVEN

Focused, detail orientated, well organised and an efficient self - starter

Aspires for excellence, setting high standards and taking accountability for performance

Results focused with a track record of achievement and exceeding targets

Thrives in high pressure, demanding, deadline-driven environment

TOGETHER

Calm, confident and collaborative

Willingness to perform work scope outside of the core responsibilities of the role

Strong influencing and decision making capability

Exceptional interpersonal skills. Ability to develop and sustain relationships and trust with business and functions at all levels and in a range of cultures

Ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders with diverse external background, including senior government officials, senior lawyers/business representatives. Robust character able to manage difficult individuals with tact and professionalism

High level of personal credibility and strong adherence to the highest ethical standards

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