About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.

Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilize vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation, and reimagining the way we work.

About The Role – Legal Counsel

Orica is excited to grow our North America legal team by adding a Legal Counsel position to our team. This role provides legal advice to Orica's businesses in the North America Region, to enable achievement of business strategies and objectives in accordance with applicable laws and Orica policies and procedures.

Location - Centennial, CO, USA

Travel Requirements - May require limited domestic and/or international travel

Full Time/Regular Role

This is a hybrid role, which will require you to report to the Centennial, CO office at least three days a week.

What you will be doing

• Provide independent, timely, high quality, solution-focused, risk based and cost-effective legal support for the North American Region as a member of the North American Legal Team, primarily responsible for managing legal needs in United States and supporting Canada, including through:

• Serving as primary support for the commercial team in negotiation and finalization of customer agreements.
• Serving as primary support for the procurement and supply chain team in preparation of RFPs/RFQs and negotiation and finalization of vendor/supplier agreements.
• Acting as a trusted, strategic advisor to the business teams on legal issues and legal impact of business issues
• Assist with post-contract management issues, including contract interpretation, amendments, clarifications, renewals, data aggregator requests and dispute resolution.
• Support for deployment of the contracts management policies, procedures and systems, including updating of standard templates in compliance with new laws and regulations and changes in internal policy and procedures.
• Develop, maintain and conduct best practice legal training, as requested, to internal stakeholders on contract excellence and Orica’s policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationship with internal stakeholders throughout North American Region and globally on serving as a member of the Legal Ethics and Compliance Group.
• Monitor key laws and emerging legislation affecting the business; inform relevant personnel of legal developments that affect their respective areas of responsibility; suggest preventive procedures to minimize exposure to legal risks and liabilities.
• Support development and maintenance of effective compliance with appropriate corporate governance policies and standards, including Orica’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Group Standard (dealing with anti-bribery and corruption, competition law compliance, trade sanction compliance and anti-money laundering).
• Ensure Orica complies with the laws and regulations of the applicable jurisdictions in which it does business and operates in conformity with Orica's group policies, standards and procedures.
• Routinely exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and criteria for achieving objectives.
• Support Legal’s commitment to continuous improvement by identifying and leading solutions with Legal and internal clients to improve quality.
• In conjunction with North American General Counsel, assistance in development of strategy for, and management of, litigation and dispute resolution processes.
• In conjunction with North American General Counsel, assist in management of legal aspects of acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and major customer contracts as required.
• In conjunction with North American General Counsel, management of provision of legal services by internal and external legal counsel.
  

What you will bring

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience post professional qualification (from a combination of law firm and/or in-house counsel experience), including extensive exposure to complex commercial contracts.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with high academic credentials.
• Must be licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Colorado.
• Significant experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Customer service and results oriented.
• Significant experience operating effectively as a team member within corporate legal department.
• Strong business intellect with practical, independent judgment and initiative.
• The willingness and ability to solve challenges; ability to work with minimal direction and supervision; proactive not reactive while remaining team-focused, self-aware and open to feedback with a growth mindset.
• Ability to understand and adapt to needs of various cultures in working with stakeholders and counterparties on cross-border projects and initiatives.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and ability to adapt well to new circumstances and challenges.
• Proven influencer, able to manage processes across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Experience in implementing process improvement initiatives would be desirable.
• Demonstrated skills associated with building strong internal, vendor &/or customer relationships.
• Preference for experience in a highly regulated industry.

Role dimensions

• Member of: North American Legal Department and Global Legal Ethics and Compliance Group
• Span of control: 1 Indirect
• Financial accountability: n/a
• Sphere of influence: Functional Speciality SME

How you shape and influence others

* Demonstrates courage, models resilience and flexibility
* Possess unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
* Builds the trust of others
* Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills
* Self-aware and open to feedback
* Strong attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy, integrity & accountability
* Work effectively across business unit boundaries to develop and align diverse stakeholders
* High level decision making & problem solving skills
* Self-motivated, well organised and logical, with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Strong people management and influencing skills

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Compensation Range

• $117,163 - $160,000

• Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan

(Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription Drug – Three (3) plans to choose from
• Dental – Two (2) plans to choose from
• Vision – Two (2) plans to choose from
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans
• Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• 401(k) + Company Match
• Company provided Maternity Leave
• Company provided Bonding Leave
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick & Safe Time
• Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays

Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a Drug-free workplace.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica. Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process. All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made. Please also be advised that Orica will never request payment or require candidates to deposit a check during the recruitment and onboarding processes.