Legal Counsel - Energy and Climate Opportunity to work for a global resources organisation Multi-regional responsibilities working with a dynamic team Permanent full time | Brisbane or Perth Where we're all welcome We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different. At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. About the role We are looking for a Legal Counsel to form part of the legal team providing advice to the Rio Tinto Energy and Climate team. Energy and Climate Legal sits within the broader Energy, Projects and Closure Legal team, which provides support to Rio Tinto business units globally. As one of the world's largest industrial users of energy, Rio Tinto has a unique challenge in the energy transition. Rio Tinto Energy & Climate (RTEC) is a global team focused on prioritising and accelerating our decarbonisation efforts to deliver on our climate commitments while ensuring our business is well positioned for the future low-carbon economy. Led by the Chief Decarbonisation Officer, the Energy & Climate team works collaboratively across the business to drive delivery of the Group climate strategy and address our key sources of carbon emissions. The Energy and Climate Legal team plays a key role in supporting and facilitating RTEC in meeting these ambitious objectives. Reporting to the Senior Corporate Counsel, Energy & Climate, and working in a collaborative community within our Rio Tinto Legal, Governance and Corporate Affairs team, you will: Work with RTEC teams and related functions to support decarbonisation projects and execution in Australia and other jurisdictions, including: supporting on Rio Tinto Nature Solutions projects, including carbon farming projects with social and biodiversity co-benefits; with internal commercial teams, procuring carbon credits and renewable energy certificates, in key jurisdictions; supporting on renewable energy and existing asset repowering projects; supporting on biofuels projects; providing legal advice regarding emissions reporting and compliance requirements, in key jurisdictions; Assist with risk assessments and internal approval processes for RTEC project activities to help drive progress across the RTEC portfolio of projects and support in solving complex problems and recommend solutions; Source and manage external lawyers and project-related consultants proactively to ensure good value and fit for purpose advice and support; Support on contract drafting/negotiation and management for RTEC projects; facilitation of execution and management / monitoring of internal approvals processes; Conduct legal/policy research and prepare concise and commercial internal advice; Maintain awareness of, and advise on, relevant external legal and regulatory developments; and Develop and maintain close working relationships with the relevant RTEC legal team members, Projects, Energy & Closure team members, other members of the Rio Tinto Legal, Governance and Corporate Affairs team globally, as well as other related functions. About you To be successfully considered for these roles, you will have: A law degree from a university in a common law jurisdiction; post-qualification experience: minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience as a legal practitioner in a relevant area of law or industry, in a top-tier law firm, government agency and/or large corporation; Excellent written and verbal English skills; Very good understanding of contracts law and drafting (commensurate to PQE); Appreciation of and experience working and negotiating with people from different cultures; The ability to work independently and to use your internal and external network to supplement your own skills and expertise where needed; Strong problem solving, strategic and analytical capability, as well as commercial acumen; Effective time management and personal organisational skills; Demonstrated ability to develop strong working relationships; Excellent communication and collaboration skills; and Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate. Previous experience in advising on climate change law / policy, emissions reduction projects, and/or energy projects, procurement and markets, is desirable but not essential. What we offer Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress. A work environment where safety is always the number one priority A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family Attractive share ownership plan Company provided insurance cover Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave) To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives - at a time that suits them Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more Where you'll be working This position can be based out of Perth and Brisbane and will be based in our head office in the relevant capital city. About Rio Tinto Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs - striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities. Applications close on the 24th April 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).