Senior Project Development Counsel (Remote - UK or US East Coast)

Must be authorized to work in your country of residence. Travel to Africa as projects require. A fast-growing, AI-driven mineral exploration and mine development company is hiring an in-house project development lawyer to lead procurement and contracting strategy for its major copper development project in southern Africa and other capital projects worldwide. The role sits within a small, expanding legal team and works closely with the Chief Legal Officer and Deputy General Counsel. The company is science-led, with most colleagues being scientists and engineers.

What you'll do

• Lead drafting and negotiation of the full set of project contracts, including EPC/EPCM, major equipment supply, offtake, O&M and surrounding infrastructure agreements (power, water, rail and port)
• Apply FIDIC-based and bespoke forms, develop owner-protective positions, and manage English-law governed terms and international arbitration clauses
• Negotiate with global equipment suppliers, contractors, state-owned utilities, railways and ports
• Work with engineering, health and safety, project management, community and supply chain teams so technical scope and specifications match the contract terms
• Advise on the bankability of EPC and procurement terms with the project finance team and lenders' counsel, including direct agreements and step-in rights
• Help build the company's legal function and take on adjacent matters such as project finance, import-export and compliance as the business grows

What you need

• 15-20+ years post-qualification, with substantial recent owner-side experience on large capital projects in mining, oil and gas, LNG, power or heavy infrastructure
• Law degree and active admission to practise in England; admission in a US state or another common-law jurisdiction may be considered
• Strong drafting and negotiation experience across EPC/EPCM, major equipment supply, O&M, offtake and infrastructure agreements
• Experience with international counterparties and state-owned enterprises
• Comfortable working remotely across many time zones, with a high degree of independence
• Willingness to travel periodically to Africa and elsewhere as projects require

Applicants must be based in: United States, United Kingdom.

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