Join the World's Top Legal Talent Network

Workplace Type: Hybrid - Remote/Onsite

Posting End Date: 6 December 2024

Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.

Newmont’s Corporate Headquarters are located in Denver, Colorado with roles in Engineering, IT, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources and much more.

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.

About The Role

Are you ready to reshape how a global legal function operates and make an indelible impact on a Fortune 500 company at the forefront of the mining industry? Newmont is seeking a visionary leader to elevate the maturity and performance of our Legal function across our global portfolio. This is your opportunity to set the standard for operational excellence, integrate progressive legal strategies, and drive meaningful change in a dynamic, sustainability-focused environment.

As the SVP Deputy General Counsel (Group Head), Corporate Advisory & Litigation, you will:

Strategize for the Future: Develop and execute a 3–5-year vision to transform the Legal function, ensuring alignment with Newmont’s corporate and business objectives. Lead with Impact: Integrate and oversee disciplines across litigation, sustainability, employment law, environmental law and corporate advisory issues, unifying a team of experts to deliver exceptional legal support. Drive Innovation: Introduce leading-edge technologies, best practices, and benchmarking initiatives that redefine how legal services are delivered globally. Be a Trusted Advisor: Advise the Chief Legal Officer, executive leadership, and Board of Directors on key litigation and corporate legal matters. Enhance Performance: Set standards for legal systems, tools, and workflows, while monitoring and reporting on key performance metrics to ensure transparency and accountability. Foster Efficiency: Establish a regional operations program to drive process improvements and implement best practices across regions that enhance operational efficiency.

What Makes This Role Unique

You'll lead transformative changes that create a lasting legacy for Newmont’s Legal function. Work on global challenges, from sustainability and social license issues to employment law and litigation management, ensuring Newmont remains an industry leader in legal and operational excellence. Collaborate closely with senior leaders across regions and functions, positioning you at the heart of Newmont's strategic decision-making.

What We Are Looking For

We’re Seeking a Visionary Leader With

Education: JD or LLM from an accredited law school. Proven experience leading legal operations in a global, complex organization. Exceptional ability to formulate and execute strategic roadmaps and building systems, standards and tools to elevate the performance of the legal function Expertise in litigation management, sustainability, employment law, and corporate legal advisory. A passion for innovation, driving efficiency, and developing high-performing teams. The ability to cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, legal counsel, and industry peers.

Why Join Newmont?

At Newmont, we’re shaping the future of responsible mining. By joining our team, you’ll not only contribute to a sustainable world but also be part of an organization committed to your growth, development, and success.

Ready to Lead Change? Apply now to take the next step in your career and lead the transformation of Newmont’s Legal function.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

The salary range offered for this role is USD $210,100 to $315,000. The salary range is tied to the Colorado market for jobs performed in Colorado. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s salary history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about salary history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.

This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company’s performance and their own individual performance. This role also will be eligible for participation in a discretionary long-term incentive program, pursuant to which an employee may receive awards based on their level and individual performance.

Newmont offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing. This role will be eligible for the following benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; short and long-term disability; defined benefit pension; 401(k) program with company match; financial planning; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; adoption assistance; tuition reimbursement; paid holidays and paid time off; paid family leave; matching gifts; and discounts on home, auto and pet insurance. All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and may be modified or terminated at Newmont’s sole discretion.

When submitting your resume or CV or any other application materials (including school transcripts, proof of graduation, etc.) to Newmont, it's important to focus on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications to show how well you fit the role. Pursuant to Colorado law, you may choose to remove or redact any age-identifying information (for example, age, date of birth, dates of school attendance, dates of school graduation, etc.). You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Newmont is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not make hiring decisions based on age or any other protected characteristics (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, national origin, religion).

Please note that if you are offered a position, the company may need to verify your date of birth for preemployment screening purposes including background check and prohibited party screening. But age-related information is not required for the application process.