Senior Project Development Counsel
Core
In-house counsel leading procurement and contracting strategy for a global AI-driven mineral exploration and mine development company, specifically overseeing the legal work for the development and construction of major capital projects.
Role type
Senior in-house project development counsel (legal)
Builds
Legal frameworks and contracts for major capital projects (mining, infrastructure)
Domain
Mining, mineral exploration, and heavy infrastructure
Required skills
Contract drafting and negotiation (EPC/EPCM, offtake, infrastructure), project finance interface, stakeholder management, technical annexure integration, global jurisdiction expertise
Preferred skills
Mining or energy sector experience, Zambia/DRC regional knowledge, Mandarin or French language skills
Technologies
FIDIC forms, LCIA/ICC provisions
Responsibilities
Lead drafting and negotiation of contracts for capital projects; negotiate with global counterparties and state-owned entities; integrate technical requirements into contract documents; work with project finance teams on bankability; manage global supply chain legal matters.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
