Legal Counsel

Job Description

Legal Counsel | Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit, located in Tucson, AZ. Hudbay is a copper-focused mining company with established operations in Canada and Peru, alongside a world-class pipeline of growth projects in tier-one mining-friendly jurisdictions, including the United States. This role is crucial for supporting the legal needs of Hudbay’s U.S. projects and operations, ensuring compliance, and contributing to the company’s mission of creating sustainable value and strong returns. The Legal Counsel helps Hudbay provide the metals the world needs while working sustainably and transforming lives.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time, Regular
• Location: In-person Tucson, AZ
• Team: Reports to Executive Director of External Affairs and Legal
• Mission: To assist with all legal issues for Hudbay USA projects, ensuring compliance and supporting sustainable value creation.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs/Maps

What You’ll Actually Do
• Legal Oversight: Assist the US Business Unit with all legal issues related to its projects and other general legal and related matters.
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate various types of commercial and real property agreements crucial to Hudbay USA operations.
• Litigation Management: Effectively manage litigation related to Hudbay USA, including participating in the selection of external counsel and providing strategic oversight for each matter.
• Regulatory Support: Support permitting efforts by advising on legal standards and administrative procedures, managing administrative appeals, and assembling strategies for specific legislative and regulatory outcomes.
• Corporate Governance & Compliance: Ensure effective corporate governance through the implementation of Hudbay USA policies and procedures, and maintain compliance with all legal, regulatory, and permitting obligations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school, with a license to practice law in at least one state in the U.S.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience with legal project operations and management, gained within a company or law firm setting.
• Skills: Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal relationship skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Docs/Maps; demonstrated ability to influence and drive change across diverse stakeholders.
• Bonus: Admitted to the Arizona bar or willing to obtain an Arizona license; interest in mining or other relevant industry experience; substantive experience in areas such as corporate law, environmental law, public lands, administrative law, real estate, construction law, and/or commercial litigation.