Job Responsibilities

• Advises management in a variety of areas including legal rights, obligations and privileges, employment law, contracts, corporate, compliance, subsidiary governance/ maintenance, environmental issues, dispute avoidance and resolution, mergers and acquisitions, financings, negotiations and litigation management.
• Manages non-material litigation and supports the management of material litigation
• Supports strategic operational initiatives.
• Advises on the legal aspects of corporate development, exploration initiatives, commercial and contractual matters, employment law and mine operating issues
• Manages land issues, provides legal advice on environmental issues.
• Represents the company in dealing with authorities during inspections, prepares draft replies to acts of inspections.
• Regularly liaises with and provides legal analysis / advice to members of senior management and functional leaders on a variety of legal issues.
• Provides critical support to regional General counsel.
• Stays abreast and updates regarding material legal developments including with respect to corporate governance and public disclosure obligations.
• Ensures the needs of management are met through internal resources and determines when it is appropriate to engage outside counsel.
• Assists with day-to-day management of legal and compliance matters.
• Assists with implementation, administration and enforcement of core corporate policies / procedures.
• Represents Company in court.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.

Education and Experience

Education

• Undergraduate degree
• Law degree from an accredited law school

Experience

• Work experience in the natural resources industry, preferably mining, would be an asset
• More than 3 years of managerial experience
• Experience working in a diverse organization with multiple stakeholders and reporting lines

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly motivated, independently driven, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Superior verbal, writing and drafting, analytical and negotiation skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Excellent knowledge of Russian law, especially environmental laws.
• Strong business orientation and acumen, with an ability to advise senior management
• Strong management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed computer skills to be able to implement and maintain effective processes and procedures.
• Advanced written and spoken English.

Conditions:

• Official employment
• Relocation for nonresident employees, accommodation in a corporate apartment, or an amount is provided to compensate for rental housing
• A relocation package is provided for nonresident employees
• Work schedule 5/2
• Meals are organized in the corporate dining room at the expense of the Company
• The salary amount is discussed with the final candidate
• Development opportunities (corporate library, university, trainings)