Manager Legal - Litigation

  • Perth, Western Australia, Australia
  • Permanent, Full time

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

Reporting through to The Director Legal & Commercial, 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, regulatory enforcement, and shareholder actions.
  • 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. 

 

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