Senior Legal Counsel

OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). With four operating mines—Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand—we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development.

Our purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce power renewable energy, life-saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities. Beyond this, our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting over 3,700 direct jobs globally.

Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all our stakeholders.

Job Description

The Didipio mine is located on Luzon Island in the Philippines and is the Company’s only asset that produces both gold and copper. Didipio was built by OceanaGold in 2013 and operates fully as underground mine, with over 800 employees that support the mine.

OceanaGold is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, and reliable  Senior Legal Counsel (Makati)  who will be responsible in ensuring that OceanaGold complies with Philippine laws, and with internal policies and standards on good governance, ethics, and internal controls. This job includes legal and litigation management, government relations/stakeholders management, corporate housekeeping, and other related legal works. The role will be reporting to the Manager-Legal, and Company Secretary.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Develops and implements effective legal strategies to address complex issues, including litigation, regulatory compliance, labor, and dispute resolution;
• Represents the organization in litigation, negotiations, settlement discussions, grievance management, or hearings, demonstrating persuasive oral advocacy skills;
• Manages a diverse portfolio of legal matters, prioritizing tasks, and allocating resources effectively to achieve legal goals;
• Conducts stakeholder mapping according to OceanaGold standards and recommends appropriate engagement strategies;
• Helps manage external relationships in order to maximize OceanaGold’s influence and credibility;
• Proactively identifies opportunities to use stakeholder engagement to deliver strategic benefits;
• Engages effectively on complex issues with hostile stakeholders;
• Develops and implements contractor management strategies that align with legal requirements, risk management principles, and industry standards;
• Conducts thorough due diligence on potential contractors, assessing their financial stability, track record, and compliance history; and
• Acts as a liaison between contractors and legal counsel to resolve contractual disputes, claims, or legal issues effectively.

Qualifications

• Qualifications

  Behaviour consistent with OceanaGold Values and the OceanaGold Way;

• Graduate of Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor;

• Member of the Philippine Bar in good standing;

• Minimum of 5 years in the practice of law with excellent knowledge and understanding of legal framework and litigation;

• At least 3 years of experience or exposure in government relations, legal management, and compliance and permitting,  in the mining or related industry;

• General knowledge on civil, criminal, and other laws;

• Satisfactory knowledge on corporate and tax laws;

• Excellent knowledge on mining-related laws such as the Mining Act, FTAAs, different Department Orders related to Health, Safety, Environment, Social Performance, and Mining Operations.

• Broad knowledge on mining permitting and compliances;

• Good decision-making skills;

• With excellent skills in writing and oral communication, negotiation, being resilient, strong people skills, and team player; and

• Drives for continuous improvement and innovation.

• Flexible to work across both our Makati office and Didipio site

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonuses
• Accommodation and food provided on site
• Health Insurance 
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected
  

YOU MATTER:  OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at View email address on jobs.smartrecruiters.com

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