About BHP
At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.
Come and be a part of this success.
About the Role
This role supports the global sale and trading of iron ore by BHP, one of the world’s biggest suppliers of iron ore to the global seaborne market. You will work closely with commercial team managing the sale and trading of iron ore products (Iron Ore Sales and Marketing within BHP’s Commercial function), providing timely and practical advice to support their activities. Developing an in-depth understanding of the iron ore market and supply chain will be important for your success in the role.
You will also have the opportunity to contribute to, or lead, a variety of projects within the Marketing & Maritime Legal team and the wider BHP Legal function.
- This role is responsible for advising Iron Ore Sales and Marketing on a wide range of matters and projects, including:Existing or proposed agreements for the sale, purchase, transportation and processing of iron ore.
Existing or proposed joint venture agreements relating to the marketing or off-take of iron ore from mines co-owned by BHP and the transportation of these products from mine or port to customer.
A variety of projects relevant to the marketing and trading of iron ore, including trading in derivatives and other price management tools and entering into trade financing arrangements.
Disputes related to the sale, purchase, transportation and processing of iron ore (which may be led by Disputes Legal).
- Participate in BHP’s internal risk assessments and advise on the management of potential future legal and other risks.
- Support other parts of Legal, including the Corporate & Exploration Legal, Disputes Legal and Asset Legal teams, in relation to incidents, production issues and disputes, by providing business-specific legal advice.
- Participate in and deliver projects and continuous improvement initiatives led by the Legal or broader External Affairs teams.
- Deliver legal training to BHP’s Sales & Marketing team and contribute to the development and maintenance of training and guidance material.
- Contribute to regular internal reporting in line with BHP’s governance frameworks.
- Manage external legal advice and spend as required, including matter budgets and billing.
- Travel internationally as required.
About You
As a successful candidate you will possess the following:
Experience and Qualifications
- Demonstrated PQE experience in a highly regarded law firm or in-house legal team, and experience in the resources and traded commodities sector, including:advising on legal issues associated with the international sale, purchase and transport of commodities (ideally iron ore or another dry bulk commodity), and joint venture arrangements;
drafting and negotiating commodity sale and purchase agreements, MoUs and other complex agreements; and
having a basic understanding of key legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to international trade.
- Law degree and currently admitted to practice in a major common law jurisdiction.
Skills and Competencies
- Technical capability and judgment: Strong technical understanding of the relevant areas of law and the ability to deploy this to support business priorities and objectives in a timely manner, including by providing risk-weighted judgment and advice which considers the commercial context.
- Communication: Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to synthesise complex information into concise, clear communications for a non-legal audience.
- Prioritisation and execution of work: Able to manage multiple projects, meet competing deadlines and prioritise and reprioritise work effectively as new tasks arise or business objectives change.
- Leadership: Confidence to speak up and challenge a proposed course of action where appropriate. Will take responsibility for and lead outcomes in their area of work.
- Interpersonal: Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. Enjoys working in a team and can engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders with different backgrounds and objectives.
- Individual qualities: Curious, motivated, independent problem-solver who thinks strategically, asks questions and drives continuous improvement.
To apply, please copy & paste this link to your browser : https://careers.bhp.com/job-invite/76173/
Application close on Sunday, 24 Mar 2024
About Our Process
At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
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Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.
At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that’s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.
BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at [email protected].
