Job Posting End Date: 17-Dec-2024; 02:59:59 GMTJob Country: BrazilAbout BHPWelcome to BHP!
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Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values charter, and where their skills are the key to our success.About the RoleReporting into the Head of Legal, the Specialist Legal Senior is responsible for providing legal support on a variety of complex judicial proceedings in the context of remediation projects, including social value and sustainability initiatives.
Based in Brazil, the role will provide legal support to judicial proceedings in a challenging environment, with the ultimate goal to improve BHP's position in litigation, maximize deliveries in remediation, and provide subject matter expertise to other teams within Legal and to other stakeholders across BHP.
The role also includes support in negotiations with public entities, regulators, local communities, and others; developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Support BHP legal team advising on complex litigation, including social value and sustainability initiatives.Support and advise BHP, Samarco, and Renova Foundation in legal and administrative proceedings of various matters, complexities, and jurisdictions.Proactively identify legal risks and opportunities and advise clients accordingly.Operate independently with evidence of having used significant judgment to manage legal risk.Provide support on day-to-day legal matters relating to BHP's presence in Brazil.Act as a backup for other Legal Team members.About YouThe ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years' experience working in a top-tier law firm or international in-house team, with a focus on complex litigation and projects.To be a top performer you will need:Admitted to practice law.Experience including law firms and/or working as an in-house lawyer for major national or multinational companies.Business fluent in English and Portuguese.Fluent in Spanish would be a plus (not mandatory).About Our ProcessAt BHP, we are committed to hiring individuals who align with our values charter.
As part of the selection process, subject to local regulations, there are a number of checks that may be conducted to demonstrate the candidate's suitability for the role, depending on the role being applied for.If you are already part of BHP, please register using your BHP email or apply through our internal job portal.We Support a Diverse WorkforceAt BHP, we adhere to Law 21,015 on Inclusion.
We know that diversity strengthens us.
That is why we are focused on creating a more diverse workforce that represents the communities we operate and live in, ensuring a work environment where every person is included and treated with respect.
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