Senior Legal Counsel - Fixed Term Contract

 

Roster:

Monday - Friday | Permanent | Full Time

Location:

South Perth Corporate Office

Key Benefits:

Short term incentives (pro-rata), fully paid private health insurance, share options, generous health and wellbeing programs + more

 

Your Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our Legal Team based at our South Perth Corporate Office. In this role, you will provide high‑quality legal advice and support across IGO’s operations, exploration portfolio, joint ventures and strategic growth initiatives. By enabling effective, responsible and compliant operations, you will contribute to IGO’s purpose of making a difference for future generations. 

This is a 12-month contract commencing in early February 2026. You will be based at our Perth office in South Perth and work closely with a small, collegiate legal team.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly.

Key accountabilities include:

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of contracts including procurement, land access, heritage, earn‑ins and joint venture agreements.
• Provide legal advice on mining law matters, operational issues and regulatory compliance affecting IGO’s business.
• Support due diligence activities and provide legal input into corporate development and transactional activities.
• Manage disputes, litigation and engagement with external legal counsel.
• Provide clear, commercial legal guidance to senior stakeholders across the business.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in legal processes, governance and risk management.

Your Experience

Along with an engaging communication style and pro-active attitude, you must be a team player and bring the following skills:

• Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor, with current Australian legal practising certificate.
• Demonstrated post‑qualification experience in commercial, corporate or resources law.
• Experience gained in a leading law firm or in‑house within an ASX‑listed organisation.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to provide pragmatic, commercially‑focused legal advice in a fast‑moving environment.
• National Police Clearance obtained within the last two months.

Apply Today

Apply today with an up-to-date resume to express your interest in this role. IGO reserves the right to withdraw adverts prior to scheduled closing dates.

As an employer that values candidate care, we commit to responding to every applicant.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are focused on fostering inclusivity and improving a diverse representation of people across the business, including gender, cultural identity, ethnicity, age, education, experience, physical and mental ability, thought and/or sexuality. We encourage applications from all members of these groups, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

IGO are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer which signifies our commitment to supporting women’s careers. You can find out more about our benefits and policies by visiting our Work180 page here - IGO | WORK180 Endorsed Employer.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, disability or cultural background. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or the workplace to accommodate your needs, please

About Us

IGO is an ASX listed mining and exploration company focused on creating a better planet for future generations by discovering, developing and delivering products critical to clean energy.

As a purpose-led organisation with strong, embedded values and a culture of caring for our people and our stakeholders, we believe we are Making a Difference by safely, sustainably and ethically delivering the products our customers need to advance the global transition to decarbonisation.

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We work in partnership with our host communities and Traditional Owners to achieve long-term social, environmental and economic outcomes. We are a