Job Openings Senior Counsel - Corporate Mining

About the job Senior Counsel - Corporate Mining

Senior Counsel Corporate Mining
Remote (Based in Denver, Oakland, Los Angeles, or Washington, DC preferred)
Compensation: $225K - $275K + Bonus Eligible (Varies by Location)

HireNow Staffing is working on behalf of a top tier Am Law 100 firm to identify a Senior Corporate Counsel with deep experience advising mining and natural resource clients. This is a remote role with a preference for candidates located in Denver, Oakland, Los Angeles, or Washington, DC. Compensation in other markets will align with regional benchmarks.

About the Opportunity:

This is a high-impact, senior-level position within the firms Energy & Natural Resources Business Unit, focusing on strategic legal counsel for mining sector clients. The role involves advising on complex corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, and industry-specific challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as lead counsel on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and project development for mining sector clients

  • Provide regulatory guidance, including environmental and permitting compliance

  • Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams within the firm on cross-border and multijurisdictional matters

  • Mentor junior attorneys and support business development initiatives

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and emerging trends

Candidate Qualifications:

  • JD from an accredited law school with 7+ years of corporate law experience

  • Demonstrated background representing mining, natural resources, or energy clients

  • Licensed and in good standing with the state bar corresponding to the office location or remote base

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

  • Proven ability to manage complex matters and deliver practical, business-focused legal solutions

  • Excellent judgment, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred Attributes:

  • Experience working within or alongside government agencies, environmental authorities, or regulatory bodies

  • Background in cross-border or international mining transactions

  • Community engagement and a commitment to diversity and inclusion

This is a rare opportunity to join a nationally respected legal team serving clients at the forefront of the mining and natural resources industry all with the flexibility of a remote-first model for top-tier candidates.

Apply today through HireNow Staffing to take the next step in your corporate legal career.

https://www.careers-page.com/hirenow-staffing-inc/job/QW7886W9


Package Details

Remote (Based in Denver, Oakland, Los Angeles, or Washington, DC preferred)
Compensation: $225K - $275K + Bonus Eligible (Varies by Location)

  • JD from an accredited law school with 7+ years of corporate law experience
  • Demonstrated background representing mining, natural resources, or energy clients
  • Licensed and in good standing with the state bar corresponding to the office location or remote base