Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit

Legal Counsel

LocationTucson, AZ
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

Legal Council

Date: May 20, 2025

Location: Tucson, AZ

Company: Copper World, Inc.

Role Title

Legal Council

Reports To

Executive Director of External Affairs and Legal

Direct Reports

No

Job Type

Full-time, Regular

Location:

Tucson, AZ

About Hudbay

Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier-one mining-friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru and the United States.

Hudbay’s operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada) and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the company, which is complemented by meaningful gold production. Hudbay’s growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona, the Mason project in Nevada (United States), the Llaguen project in La Libertad (Peru) and several expansion and exploration opportunities near its existing operations.

The value Hudbay creates and the impact it has is embodied in its purpose statement: “We care about our people, our communities and our planet. Hudbay provides the metals the world needs. We work sustainably, transform lives and create better futures for communities.” Hudbay’s mission is to create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging its core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Mission

To create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging our core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations .

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization .

Roll Accountabilities

Assist will all legal issues related to the US Business Unit, including the Copper World and Mason projects, and other legal and related matters.
Draft, review, and negotiate various types of commercial and real property agreements.
Effectively manage litigation related to the US Business Unit, including participating in the selection of external counsel for each matter, and providing strategic oversight.
Support permitting efforts by advising on legal standards and administrative procedures, including management of administrative appeals.
Assemble strategies for pursuing specific legislative and regulatory outcomes, including participation with outside teams of lawyers, consultants, and lobbyists.
Participate and represent the company at professional association and public meeting activities.
Monitor the effect of proposed changes to laws and regulations and their impact on the ABU and its operations.
Provide legal support for acquisitions, leases, property tax review, mining/millsite claim staking and maintenance.
Support other US Business Unit departments by providing legal advice and procuring outside expertise when required.
Ensure effective corporate governance through the implementation of Hudbay and US Business Units policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and permitting obligations.


Qualifications And Education

Education: Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
License: License to practice law in at least one state in the U.S.; preferably admitted to the Arizona bar or willing to obtain Arizona license
Operational Experience: minimum of 3-5 years of experience with legal project operations and management within a company or law firm.
Interest in mining or other relative experience
Legal Experience: Substantive experience in the areas of corporate law, environmental law, public lands, administrative law, real estate, construction law, and/or commercial litigation.
Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and google docs/maps.
Ability to influence and drive change across diverse stakeholders.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Other Requirements

Physical – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities may be required for this position.

Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment will necessitate work near moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions such as hot and/or dry conditions. Work will be conducted in locations where noise, fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration may exist.

Employee will be expected to drive a company vehicle, rental vehicle and/or his/her own vehicle in the course of performing the job, Employee must be able to perform the physical functions of operating a motor vehicle, including use of eyes, ears, arms, hands, legs, and feet. Employee must be able to prove that he/she has a current and valid driver's license.

Why Hudbay?

At Hudbay, our values of Dignity & Respect, Caring, Openness, and Trustworthiness are embedded into our culture by the way we work and how we interact with one another.

We pride ourselves in providing our employees with competitive total rewards that include:

+ Annual performance bonuses + Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family. + Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short- & Long-term Disability. + 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match + An Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching + Employee Assistance Program + Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay.

Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge our employees for their contributions, strengths and work well done.

Hudbay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates may be required to undergo educational and criminal background checks. Chosen candidates will be required to successfully pass a physical and drug screening.

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