Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel Role Title: Legal Counsel Reports to: Executive Director of External Affairs and Legal Job Type: Full-time, Regular Location: Tucson, AZ ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Assist with all legal issues related to Hudbay USA projects and other legal and related matters. • Draft, review, and negotiate various types of commercial and real property agreements. • Effectively manage litigation related to Hudbay USA, including participating in the selection of external counsel for each matter, and providing strategic oversight. • Support permitting efforts by advising on legal standards and administrative procedures, including management of 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 ABU 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 USA 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 5 years of experience with legal project operations and management within a company or law firm. • Interest in mining or other relative experience • Legal Experience: Substantive experience in the areas of corporate law, environmental law, public lands, administrative law, real estate, construction law, and/or commercial litigation. • Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal relationship skills. • Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and google docs/maps. • Ability to influence and drive change across diverse stakeholders. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Other Requirements: Employee must be able to prove that they have a current and valid driver's license.