Principal, Legal Counsel and Employment

Newmont produces metals the world needs—safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

About the role

As a trusted legal advisor, you will provide strategic employment law counsel across the organization. You will partner closely with business leaders and HR teams to handle employment matters, mitigate legal risk, support workplace investigations, and ensure compliance with evolving employment laws while enabling business success.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment law advice to HR and business leaders on hiring, performance management, employee relations, discipline, investigations, and terminations.
• Counsel stakeholders on compliance with federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, leave programs, disability accommodations, workers' compensation, and immigration matters.
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage employment-related legal risks while providing practical business-focused solutions.
• Lead and advise on workplace investigations, including process design, documentation, corrective actions, and escalation recommendations.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and translate legal requirements into actionable business guidance.
• Draft, review, and maintain employment policies, standards, training materials, and legal documentation.
• Provide legal advice related to workplace health and safety matters and associated employment law implications.
• Support employment litigation, administrative proceedings, grievances, and external counsel management.
• Deliver employment law training and education to HR professionals and leadership teams.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure consistent and defensible employment practices.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction(s).
• Significant experience advising on employment and labor law matters.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Experience managing employment litigation, workplace investigations, and regulatory matters.
• Ability to independently assess legal risk and provide strategic business-oriented advice.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience working directly with senior business leaders and HR professionals.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to balance legal risk mitigation with practical business objectives.

Work Environment

• Strategic legal leadership role supporting a global organization.
• High-visibility position partnering with senior leaders, HR, compliance, and legal colleagues.
• Opportunity to influence employment practices, risk management strategies, and workplace culture.
• Collaborative environment requiring sound judgment, discretion, and relationship-building skills.
• Combination of independent legal analysis and cross-functional partnership.
• Hybrid position based at Newmont's Corporate Headquarters in Denver, Colorado. Team members are expected to work onsite three (3) days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days.

Pay

The salary range for this role is USD $168,800 - 270,000, tied to the Colorado market for jobs performed in Colorado. The salary offer will be based on job-related education, training, and experience. This role is eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program and a discretionary long-term incentive program.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Defined benefit pension and 401(k) program with company match.
• Financial planning and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Wellbeing reimbursement program.
• Adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays, paid time off, and paid family leave.
• Matching gifts and discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.

All bonuses and benefits are subject to applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and may be modified or terminated at Newmont’s sole discretion.