About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

We are looking for a Corporate Counsel to be part of Rio Tinto’s global IP Legal team, comprising legal, patent and trademark professionals, whilst working directly with the IP team and the business to facilitate the capture and management of IP, and to provide IP legal advice, development and implementation of IP strategies to leverage value for the business.

To be successful in this role you will be expected to:

This role is a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual reporting to the Chief Counsel – IP Legal

• Working directly and independently with internal clients to identify key IP legal risks and develop strategies to deal with those risks and leverage value for the business
• Working alongside the patent agents and internal clients to develop IP strategies for technology projects and providing legal advice on IP related issues
• Drafting and negotiating on research and development, technology joint ventures, licensing, technology services and other IP related agreements with varying degrees of complexity
• Providing broad IP support to business groups on major projects, including M&A
• Analysing contracts to provide advice in relation to ownership and licensing of IP and issues regarding confidentiality
• Providing legal advice including drafting and negotiating contracts, and guidance and oversight in relation to strategic source to contract processes

What you will need for this role

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in commercial law, minimum of 3-5 years PQE
• Demonstrated ability to work both in a self-directed manner and as an active member of a highly functioning team
• The ability to develop strong commercial relationships with internal and external stakeholders and have excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills, as well as the capacity for strategic decision making

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Experience in Intellectual Property law

What we offer

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees & immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)