Is this your new career?

MinRes can offer you!

• ASX 200 Company - A dynamic global leader with cutting edge innovation
• Financial benefits such as annual bonuses, share plan, employee referral rewards, and salary sacrifice options
• Taking Mining to the next level with State-of-the-Art site facilities including award winning food prepared by MinRes’ own chefs!

The Opportunity

The Manager Legal – Litigation will be responsible for leading and managing the organisation’s litigation and disputes, providing oversight and legal representation across corporate, commercial, and mining-related disputes. This role ensures the company’s legal risks are effectively managed, litigation processes are handled efficiently, and outcomes align with the organisation’s strategic and commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings affecting the company, including significant corporate and mining disputes.
• Develop and implement litigation strategies that balance risk management with commercial pragmatism.
• Advise senior executives and operational teams on contentious matters, including contract breaches, joint venture disputes and regulatory enforcement.
• Engage, brief, and manage external counsel and expert witnesses in complex proceedings.
• Conduct in-depth reviews of claims, pleadings, and evidence, ensuring consistency with corporate objectives and statutory obligations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement practical dispute avoidance strategies and early resolution mechanisms.
• Maintain robust reporting systems to track ongoing litigation, costs, and exposure.
• Provide training and guidance across the business on litigation risk, discovery obligations, and dispute management processes.
• Support regulatory reporting concerning significant legal exposures and ongoing matters.

Qualifications, Experience & Attributes

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent with a current Australian practising certificate (WA preferred).
• 10+ years’ post-admission experience, including 5+ in senior roles within corporate and mining litigation.
• Proven capability in managing complex commercial, contractual, and regulatory disputes.
• Strong knowledge of ASX disclosure, corporate governance, and risk management.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to balance legal risk and business outcomes.
• Effective collaborator with executives, operational teams, and external counsel.
• Respected leader with strong mentoring, influencing, and team-building skills.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and a pragmatic, solution-focused approach.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication abilities.

About Mineral Resources

MinRes is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services across Western Australia. With a focus on people and innovation, MinRes has become one of the ASX’s best-performing companies since listing in 2006.

Our headquarters at 20 Walters Drive sets a new standard for workplace wellness.  World class facilities include a café, restaurant, commercial gym, crèche, daycare and health centre, including GP. 

At MinRes, the future's bright. Be part of our next chapter.