Legal Counsel

Copper World Inc•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier-one mining-friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru and the United States. Hudbay’s operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada) and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the company, which is complemented by meaningful gold production. Hudbay’s growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona, the Mason project in Nevada (United States), the Llaguen project in La Libertad (Peru) and several expansion and exploration opportunities near its existing operations. The value Hudbay creates and the impact it has is embodied in its purpose statement: “We care about our people, our communities and our planet. Hudbay provides the metals the world needs. We work sustainably, transform lives and create better futures for communities.” Hudbay’s mission is to create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging its core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations. Mission: To create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging our core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Requirements

Education: Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
License: License to practice law in at least one state in the U.S.; preferably admitted to the Arizona bar or willing to obtain Arizona license
Operational Experience: minimum of 3-5 years of experience with legal project operations and management within a company or law firm.
Legal Experience: Substantive experience in the areas of corporate law, environmental law, public lands, administrative law, real estate, construction law, and/or commercial litigation.
Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and google docs/maps.
Ability to influence and drive change across diverse stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Interest in mining or other relative experience

Responsibilities

Assist with all legal issues related to the US Business Unit, including the Copper World and Mason projects, and other legal and related matters.
Draft, review, and negotiate various types of commercial and real property agreements.
Effectively manage litigation related to the US Business Unit, including participating in the selection of external counsel for each matter, and providing strategic oversight.
Support permitting efforts by advising on legal standards and administrative procedures, including management of administrative appeals.
Assemble strategies for pursuing specific legislative and regulatory outcomes, including participation with outside teams of lawyers, consultants, and lobbyists.
Participate and represent the company at professional association and public meeting activities.
Monitor the effect of proposed changes to laws and regulations and their impact on the ABU and its operations.
Provide legal support for acquisitions, leases, property tax review, mining/millsite claim staking and maintenance.
Support other US Business Unit departments by providing legal advice and procuring outside expertise when required.
Ensure effective corporate governance through the implementation of Hudbay and US Business Units policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and permitting obligations.

Benefits

Annual performance bonuses
Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short- & Long-term Disability.
401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
An Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching
Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay.
Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge our employees for their contributions, strengths and work well done.

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