Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Why explore

• An opportunity to work in a world-class organization
• Gain exposure across our global commercial business
• Work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
• Based in Singapore, a global commercial hub for Rio Tinto

About the role

We are looking for a Corporate Counsel, Commercial to provide the highest standard of legal services in respect of Rio Tinto\'s commercial activities across all levels of the business. This role is part of the Rio Tinto Legal team and has responsibility for providing support to our global commodities sales team, integrated trading teams (including in respect of commodities and carbon trading), and supporting initiatives of our Commercial function aligned with Rio Tinto\'s objective of finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

This role reports to the Senior Counsel Commercial for Sales and Marketing and is a great opportunity to work closely with our commercial team driving value addition to the business. Working within the Commercial Legal team, you will:

Global Commodity Sales and Integrated Trading

Act as legal counsel to our global commodity sales teams and Commercial function generally:

• Negotiate, amend, and advise on commodity sales contracts and transactions concerning multiple product groups.
• Advise on a large range of operational issues as they arise, such as force majeure, contractual disputes, marine issues, trade finance aspects, and the impact of sanctions or geopolitical changes.
• Advise on digitalization and decarbonization initiatives in the commodities space.
• Advise on and manage arbitration, litigation, and settlement of commercial disputes, together with internal and external litigation counsel.
• Support aspects of Rio Tinto\'s marine business working closely with the Senior Corporate Counsel in charge of marine matters.
• Review, update, and \xe2\x80\x9cown\xe2\x80\x9d general terms and conditions as well as internal policies and procedures related to our commercial activities to ensure best practice, and regulatory compliance, and that we meet our commitments to other parts of our business and third parties.
• Provide legal support to a range of other commercial matters as needs arise.
• Build rapport, have a deep understanding of Rio Tinto\'s business and customers, and become a trusted and valued adviser to all parts of our Commercial business and, when required, other parts of Rio Tinto.

General

• Providing timely, accurate, independent, and commercially pragmatic legal advice to Rio Tinto whilst managing legal and commercial risks.
• Analyzing legal risks including confidentiality, legal compliance, business integrity, and reputational aspects.
• Maintaining awareness of all material internal business developments which are likely to lead to a need for legal advice.
• Driving a culture of commercial entrepreneurialism whilst balancing risk for the business.
• Managing legal engagement with vendors and suppliers, including resolution of disputes.
• Reviewing and developing precedent documents.
• Liaising with other members of Rio Tinto Legal and members of Rio Tinto\'s commercial operations to promote and apply the best legal practices.
• Monitoring the compliance framework that will enable Rio Tinto to meet its statutory and corporate requirements.

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• At least 10+ years post-qualification experience within a global corporation and/or major international law firm.
• Strong corporate law experience.
• Perfect plain English drafting skills honed in a major law firm.
• Strong leadership, communication, and time management skills.
• A friendly and approachable manner with demonstrated ability to develop strong commercial relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, as well as the capacity for strategic decision-making and managing portfolios independently.
• Demonstrated ability to succeed in a faced paced environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Qualification under one or more of the laws of Singapore, England & Wales, or Australia,

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Significant experience with commodity sales and trading in a major mining, oil, and gas, commodity trading company, or commodities practice of a law firm.
• Experience in shipping, including charter party disputes, cargo, and marine insurance claims.

Additional Information

Career Level

Senior Executive

Qualification

Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor\'s Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Master\'s Degree

Years of Experience

10 years

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Specializations

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Company Overview

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals company. Our focus is on finding, mining and processing the Earth\'s mineral resources in order to maximise value for our shareholders. Everything we do is done with the future firmly in mind, so our employees are rewarded with opportunity, an open and diverse culture and a responsible working environment in which they can go further.

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It\'s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it\'s this contribution that makes for a great organisation and fulfilling career.

Additional Company Information

Registration No.

200517548Z

Company Size

More than 5000 Employees

Industry

Mining

Benefits & Others

Regular hours, Mondays - Fridays, Business (e.g. Shirts)

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