法务主管/专员

About the Role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

We are looking for a Legal Counsel who will support the Chief Counsel China in achieving collaboration throughout Rio Tinto Legal locally but also globally in the sharing of knowledge, good practice and consistent approach. This role will be involved in advising all Product Groups and Functions of Rio Tinto on the legal aspects of their China activities with a focus on Strategy & Development and China Corporate. This role will also need to support and implement the policies and practices of the Rio Tinto Group in respect of ESG, safety, business integrity and other matters of corporate significance.

This role is a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual, reporting to the Chief Counsel China and has the following key accountabilities with a view to enabling business to achieve its short and long term business goals (consistently with the principles of ethical legal practice):

• provision of timely, accurate, independent and commercially focussed legal advice
• drafting, reviewing and negotiation of legal documents
• researching and collating information and texts on various legal topics and issue
• preparing memos, minutes, advices and procedures manuals for meetings
• liaising, developing and maintaining close working relationships with members of the Product Groups and Functions and Rio Tinto Legal globally and promoting collaboration and information sharing
• cost effective management of external legal resources, to the extent engaged
• reviewing and developing template documentation as may be required for repetitive transactions and circumstances
• monitoring the compliance framework that will enable Rio Tinto to meet its statutory and corporate requirements
• assisting in managing legal matters/risks
• managing and updating Blueprints and other Company Secretarial matters for China entities
• supporting administrative matters of the China Legal team

What You’ll Bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• a tertiary law degree with solid knowledge of Chinese law
• not less than three years of post-qualification experience as a Chinese lawyer and working in
• a major law firm or in-house with high-quality, general commercial law or litigation experience, or broader experience
• exposure to international legal work
• strategic, analytical and ethical capabilities as well as commercial acumen in making
• judgements, defining problems and developing innovative solutions with guidance from senior lawyers
• well-developed advisory, drafting and negotiation skills
• written and oral proficiency in both Mandarin and English
• ability to deal with complex and vital matters with input and guidance from the manager and team members
• ability to work collaboratively at all levels within a multi-disciplinary team ability to work with legal ambiguity and to find risk-weighted legal solutions
• willingness to work with different cultures
• ability to work autonomously

Where You’ll Be Working

This role will be based in Shanghai, China. China is our largest and most important market. Our trade with China dated back to the early 1900s. Today, we have around 200 employees in Beijing, Shanghai and Suzhou. Every year we supply China with large quantities of important minerals and metals, including iron ore, bauxite, copper, borax, titanium dioxide, salt, zircon, etc., providing a reliable supply of materials needed for China's rapid industrialization and urbanization. We also source substantial goods and services from China to support our global operations.

What We Offer

• Be recognised for your contribution - our thinking and your hard work and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (such as annual, paid parental and sick leave)