Legal Counsel

About the role

The Legal Counsel reports to the Executive Director of External Affairs and Legal. They directly report to no one else.

Responsibilities

• Aid with all legal issues related to the US Business Unit, including the Copper World and Mason projects, and other legal and related matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various types of commercial and real property agreements.
• Effectively manage litigation related to the US Business Unit, including selecting external counsel for each matter and providing strategic oversight.
• Support permitting efforts by advising on legal standards and administrative procedures, including managing administrative appeals.
• Assemble strategies for pursuing specific legislative and regulatory outcomes, including participation with outside teams of lawyers, consultants, and lobbyists.
• Participate and represent the company at professional association and public meeting activities.
• Monitor the effect of proposed changes to laws and regulations and their impact on the US Business Unit and its operations.
• Provide legal support for acquisitions, leases, property tax review, mining/millsite claim staking and maintenance.
• Support other US Business Unit departments by providing legal advice and procuring outside expertise when required.
• Ensure effective corporate governance through the implementation of Hudbay and US Business Units policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and permitting obligations.

Qualifications and Education

• Education: Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• License: License to practice law in at least one state in the U.S.; preferably admitted to the Arizona bar or willing to obtain Arizona license.
• Operational Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with legal project operations and management within a company or law firm.
• Legal Experience: Substantive experience in the areas of corporate law, environmental law, public lands, administrative law, real estate, construction law, and/or commercial litigation.
• Skills: Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal relationship skills. Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Docs/Maps.

Other Requirements

• Employee will be expected to drive a company vehicle, rental vehicle and/or his/her own vehicle in the course of performing the job.
• Employee must be able to perform the physical functions of operating a motor vehicle, including use of eyes, ears, arms, hands, legs, and feet.
• Employee must be able to prove that he/she has a current and valid driver's license.

Why Hudbay?

At Hudbay, our values of Dignity & Respect, Caring, Openness, and Trustworthiness are embedded into our culture by the way we work and how we interact with one another. We pride ourselves in providing our employees with competitive total rewards that include:

• Annual performance bonuses
• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Company-paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short- & Long-term Disability.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• An Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay.
• Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge our employees for their contributions, strengths and work well done.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hudbay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates may be required to undergo educational and criminal background checks. Chosen candidates will be required to successfully pass a physical and drug screening.