Specialist, Legal Counsel, Regulatory & Litigation

About the role

We are seeking a Specialist Legal Counsel to provide focused legal advice for a business unit within Newmont, covering areas such as litigation, commercial matters, sustainability and employment. Reporting to the Director/Principal, Legal, the role will be based in Mexico City with a hybrid work arrangement.

Key responsibilities

• Advise executives and management on legal matters including governance, regulatory compliance, commercial, land, employment, litigation and sustainability.
• Handle complex legal matters under guidance, providing practical, risk‑based solutions.
• Monitor and interpret legal and regulatory developments relevant to the country and business operations.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements, including EPCM arrangements, major projects, strategic transactions and joint ventures.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution, including litigation strategy, negotiations and coordination with external counsel.
• Provide legal support on sustainability and environmental matters such as permitting, compliance, investigations, reclamation projects and community agreements.
• Advise on employment, labor relations and workplace health and safety, including policies, investigations, disputes and collective bargaining agreements.
• Ensure compliance with local laws such as competition, construction, intellectual property, employment and environmental regulations.
• Develop legal documentation, standard templates, negotiation guidelines and deliver legal training to internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate legal records and registries to support audits, regulatory responses and corporate reporting.

Required profile

• Law degree and license to practice in the relevant jurisdiction(s).
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Broad understanding of legal issues, laws and regulations.
• Experience in mining or construction; multinational environment a plus.
• Specialized knowledge in at least one area: sustainability, commercial, employment or litigation.
• Advanced English proficiency, written and spoken.
• Ability to apply independent judgment and provide risk‑based solutions.
• Strong collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven capability to identify and mitigate legal risks.
• Effective negotiation and conflict‑resolution abilities.

Required skills