Legal Officer - Mineral Mining Project

Legal Officer – Gold Mining Project

About the Role

• Provide legal and contractual support for the company's gold mining project.

• Manage legal matters related to:

  • Mining regulations and mineral resources

  • Commercial contracts

  • Regulatory compliance

  • Land matters

  • Legal risk management

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support for gold mining and mineral resources activities.

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage mining-related commercial and operational agreements, including:

  • Mining services agreements

  • Contractor and subcontractor agreements

  • Equipment and machinery agreements

  • Procurement and supply agreements

  • Processing and treatment agreements

  • Consultancy and professional service agreements

  • Other mining-related commercial agreements

• Monitor and advise management on compliance with Indonesian mining and mineral resources laws and regulations.

• Provide legal support for:

  • Mining licences and permits

  • Regulatory approvals

  • Government requirements

• Advise on legal aspects of:

  • Mining operations

  • Mineral processing

  • Production

  • Transportation

  • Other mining-related activities

• Review contractual risks, including:

  • Liabilities

  • Indemnities

  • Warranties

• Dispute resolution provisions

• Assist in managing contractual claims, disputes, and potential litigation involving contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

• Handle legal matters related to:

  • Land access and land use

  • Environmental matters

  • Agreements associated with mining operations

• Coordinate with:

  • External legal counsel

  • Notaries

  • Government authorities

  • Consultants

  • Contractors

  • Other relevant stakeholders

• Conduct legal research on developments in mining and mineral resources regulations and advise management on potential impacts.

• Maintain proper records of:

  • Contracts

  • Legal documents

  • Licences and permits

  • Other legal matters

• Identify legal and regulatory risks and provide practical recommendations to management.

• Support other legal and corporate matters related to the company's mining business as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (S.H.) from a reputable university.

• Minimum 6 years of legal experience specifically in the mining and/or mineral resources industry.

• Strong preference for candidates with direct gold mining experience.

• Strong knowledge of Indonesian mining and mineral resources laws and regulations.

• Proven experience in:

  • Drafting commercial contracts

  • Reviewing and negotiating contracts

  • Managing mining-related commercial agreements

• Experience handling legal, environmental, and regulatory matters related to mining operations and mineral resources.

• Strong understanding of mining permits, regulatory compliance, and government requirements.

• Experience handling contractual disputes, claims, and legal risks within the mining industry.

• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.

• Good command of Bahasa Indonesia and English, both written and spoken.

• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

• Able to work independently and provide practical, commercially oriented legal advice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct legal experience in gold mining projects or gold mining companies.

• Experience dealing with Indonesian mining regulators and government authorities.

• Experience with:

  • Mining contractors

  • Mining services agreements

  • Mineral processing agreements

  • Other mining-related contracts

• Experience handling land-related legal matters associated with mining operations.

• Experience handling environmental matters associated with gold processing activities.

• Experience managing legal claims, disputes, and negotiations with mining contractors and business partners.

• Advocate qualification / PERADI membership is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Mining & mineral resources law

• Gold mining regulatory matters

• Mining contract drafting and negotiation

• Legal, environmental & regulatory compliance

• Contract risk management

• Claims & dispute management

• Legal research & analysis

• Commercial awareness

• Negotiation & communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Sound legal judgment