Legal Counsel

Shape Your World

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Become a valued part of the team that’s shaping the future of aluminium, revolutionising the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies.

Be part of it and shape your world.

About the Role

Our in-house legal team have a rare opportunity for a well-rounded and highly motivated Legal Counsel to join us on a permanent basis and contribute towards the effective and efficient delivery of legal services to Alcoa’s Australian operations, which form one of the world's largest integrated bauxite mining, alumina refining and aluminium smelting systems.

As our Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in providing expert legal advice and guidance across key business areas including commercial, energy, mining, health and safety, environment, and human resources, collaborating closely with global functions to support in navigating complex legal challenges.

You will directly influence our operations and deliver meaningful outcomes by:


* Providing strategic legal advice and management on critical issues, including regulatory and market developments, governance, and best practices, to ensure Alcoa’s business continuity.


* Operating autonomously whilst fostering stakeholder engagement across jurisdictions, primarily in Western Australia and Victoria, with a global focus as needed.


* Collaborating with operational teams, delivering impactful communication to support decision-making under high-risk and time-sensitive conditions.


* Managing relationships with external legal counsel, lead crisis response, apply risk frameworks, and drive governance in decision-making processes.


* Planning, developing, and delivering legal training to the business, including senior leadership, while actively participating in team meetings and embracing self-development initiatives.

What’s on offer


* An attractive remuneration package that recognises the skills and experience you will bring to the team.


* A yearly performance bonus to reward your contributions.


* Career development opportunities with further training and education assistance.


* Enjoy 16 weeks paid primary parental leave and 3 three weeks for secondary carers.


* Access to the Alcoa Live Well program with a selection of health, wellbeing and lifestyle discount offers.

What you can bring to the role


* Tertiary qualifications in Law coupled with a current local practicing certificate for Western Australia.


* An extensive background in managing complex legal issues and successfully delivering large projects within the resources sector.


* Detailed knowledge of legislation across a variety of areas including c...