Principal, Legal Counsel and Employment
About The Position
Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference. Newmont’s Corporate Headquarters are located in Denver, Colorado with roles in Engineering, IT, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources and much more. At Newmont, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor providing strategic employment law counsel across the organization. You will partner closely with business leaders and HR teams to handle employment matters, mitigate legal risk, support workplace investigations, and ensure compliance with evolving employment laws while enabling business success.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction(s).
- Significant experience advising on employment and labor law matters.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state employment laws and regulations.
- Experience managing employment litigation, workplace investigations, and regulatory matters.
- Ability to independently assess legal risk and provide strategic business-oriented advice.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Experience working directly with senior business leaders and HR professionals.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to balance legal risk mitigation with practical business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Provide employment law advice to HR and business leaders on hiring, performance management, employee relations, discipline, investigations, and terminations.
- Counsel stakeholders on compliance with federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, leave programs, disability accommodations, workers' compensation, and immigration matters.
- Identify, assess, and proactively manage employment-related legal risks while providing practical business-focused solutions.
- Lead and advise on workplace investigations, including process design, documentation, corrective actions, and escalation recommendations.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and translate legal requirements into actionable business guidance.
- Draft, review, and maintain employment policies, standards, training materials, and legal documentation.
- Provide legal advice related to workplace health and safety matters and associated employment law implications.
- Support employment litigation, administrative proceedings, grievances, and external counsel management.
- Deliver employment law training and education to HR professionals and leadership teams.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure consistent and defensible employment practices.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings accounts
- life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- short and long-term disability
- defined benefit pension
- 401(k) program with company match
- financial planning
- employee assistance program (EAP)
- wellbeing reimbursement program
- adoption assistance
- tuition reimbursement
- paid holidays and paid time off
- paid family leave
- matching gifts
- discounts on home, auto and pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
