Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Corporate Legal Counsel to support the Kennecott team in the delivery of high quality, independent and timely legal advice and aspects affecting the Rio Tinto Group businesses that are of corporate, commercial and operational significance.

We are an open, connected international team. From mine to market, behind each of our operations and projects are technological innovations and data science that are driving new industry standards in mining and metals. With a clear focus on values, performance and strong leadership, you get to grow with an organization that values your work and rewards you accordingly.

Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel as part of the Rio Tinto Copper Legal Team you will have the following responsibilities:

What you will bring

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress as we work to produce the materials the world needs.

Where you’ll be working

The role will be based in Salt Lake City, Utah in the United States and will support the Rio Tinto Kennecott operation. Rio Tinto Kennecott is the only fully integrated copper producing operation in the United States and has been operating for over 120 years.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.uscis.gov/ for more information.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.