Really exciting opportunity in Anglo American - Join us as Legal Specialist, where you will serve as an incubator for the development of a centralized execution function within the Marketing BU that would be accountable for Sourcing & Origination deals across all commodities.

People are our business. You’ll help us find the best.

Skilled colleagues and motivated teams are the life force of Anglo American because – guided by our purpose and our values – we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives".

Our business is to find and extract the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines. So, we strive to attract and retain the best talent, offering stimulating and rewarding work, as well as providing opportunities for career growth, continuous learning and personal development.

As a global organisation of more than 60,000 colleagues, our high performing teams work collaboratively, across borders and time zones, with an innovative approach to performance management that gives them joint responsibility and collective accountability.  We celebrate diversity, respecting others, welcoming different points of view and appreciating the richness derived from different backgrounds, cultures and experiences. 

Here’s an exciting opportunity to join us.

As well as discovering, mining and processing many of the essential raw materials that enable, support and enhance modern life, our global business is involved in selling and marketing products – copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal, nickel and diamonds. Through our Marketing Business, we are able to offer innovative solutions to meet our customers’ specific challenges. This includes physical products, logistics and technical support, as well as pricing and financing solutions. By offering freight services as well as actively managing the entire value chain, we ensure cost effective, reliable product supply and quality, when and where our customers need it. We have created new ways of working, devised more streamlined processes and procedures, and standardised information management systems.

To achieve this, we can count on a passionate group of people with a diverse blend of talents. They are at the heart of everything we do.

We need motivated and talented individuals in our marketing function – people who can anticipate market developments, proactively plan sales and marketing activities and make quick decisions.  Are you one of them?  

Support the success of De Beers’ downstream businesses, specifically Forevermark and De Beers Jewellers in PRC by the provision/procurement of legal advice on all commercial affecting its businesses as follows:

• Support the group’s downstream businesses in relation to commercial and IP legal issues that affect the execution of their business plans;
• Create awareness of, and communicate changes to, commercial and IP law matters affecting the group’s downstream businesses in PRC;
• Conduct relevant legal research for the group’s downstream businesses;
• Manage the provision of legal services by external lawyers and law firms in PRC a cost-effective manner;
• Draft, review and negotiate (or supervise external lawyers drafting) agreements to document commercial transactions and relationships for De Beers’ downstream businesses.
• Support and implement systems, procedures and strategies for managing legal risks in relation to IP and commercial transactions and relationships, including managing the Forevermark and De Beers Jewellers contracts.
• Assist in designing, implementing and improvement of standard operational procedures and precedent agreements for use in PRC.
• Train clients in assessment of and decision-making in relation to legal risk in commercial transactions (including IP risks) and relationships for De Beers’ downstream businesses.

Health, Safety & Environment:

• Demonstrate behaviour in line with health, safety and environmental standards and with the Group’s values
• Adhere to the health, safety and environmental expectations of your team ensuring your behaviour meets the required standards
• Participate in relevant safety audits, inspections and observations, and address any issues

Knowledge of

• Commercial law (licensing and contracts)
• IP law (some experience required)
• Commercial understanding of consequences of legal scenarios/decisions
• Demonstrated competence in communicating legal concepts in business-friendly terms
• Demonstrated legal expertise with a willingness to develop complimentary business skills
• Ideally, prior experience both in private practice (with a reputable law firm) and in an In-House role/secondment.

Qualifications

• Qualified mid-level – senior associate with experience in:
• Commercial law - drafting/negotiating commercial contracts and licences; and
• Non-contentious IP law, particularly branding (brand clearance and trade mark/designs portfolio management are not part of this role).
• Admitted to PRC Bar/PRC legal qualification
• Graduated from a reputable law school in PRC, and any overseas educational background is a plus

Who we are

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

As a responsible miner – of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel – we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Amazing opportunities for learning and growth - from technical training to leadership programs, we bring out the best in our people
• We’re a large, successful multinational company and there are plenty of opportunities internally to move onwards and upwards too

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Closing Date: 25 February 2020