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PLS is delivering on its vision to be a leading global producer of lithium, a mineral critical to enabling the world’s transition to a more sustainably powered future.

As the owner and operator of the Pilgangoora Operation, the world’s largest independent hard-rock lithium mine, we are expanding fast, investing boldly, and building a global portfolio that positions us at the forefront of the energy transition.

Most recently, we acquired Latin Resources, adding the Colina Project in Brazil to our portfolio — strengthening our international footprint and creating new pathways for growth.

With more than 900 people employed globally, we’re building a future-focused business where talented people can create real impact. At PLS, our Values aren’t just words on a wall, they drive how we work, how we lead, and how we grow: Safety First. Great People. We Deliver. One Team. Shaping Tomorrow.

If you want to be part of an organisation that is ambitious, innovative and shaping the next era of battery minerals, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join us.

What PLS offers

• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home options
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Paid community leave
• Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Company Chaplains

The opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, this role is responsible to provide accurate and efficient legal advice and support to the Company to manage risks and protect the legal position of the Company while enabling the Company to achieve its business and growth objectives.

This is an 18-month role based at our West Perth office, conveniently located near the City West train station.

Key responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate legal advice to internal stakeholders (including Senior Management, General Managers, and Executives) across the Company.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills including negotiation, drafting and review of legal and commercial agreements with internal and external stakeholders to deliver required business outcomes - including assisting with procurement and operational contracts for goods and services,  major contractor agreements, contracts for general works, services and equipment supply, design and construction contracts for project expansions, major contract  tenders, land access agreements, native title and heritage agreements, joint venture agreements and such other commercial or mining related contracts as required.
• Assist with resolving commercial disputes and any potentially litigious matters associated with the Company’s operations.
• Ensure that the Company’s material legal and commercial interests are protected, and that commitments and contractual arrangements entered into by the Company protect these interests and deliver the required business outcomes.
• Assist as required in relation to the negotiation and execution of other contracts including from time to time offtake agreements, acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, banking and finance and other commercial transactions entered into by the Company including undertaking and managing due diligence processes.
• Assist with preparation of Board papers for contract approvals or where related to legal matters.
• Instruct and manage (as required) external legal providers to ensure timely, fit for purpose advice is obtained on competitive terms

About you

• Approximately 3–7 years post-admission experience gained at a top-tier or specialist firm and/or in-house in the resources, energy or infrastructure sectors.
• Demonstrated front-end experience drafting and negotiating major project, construction, professional services and procurement contracts (EPC, EPCM, supply, services)..
• Strong working knowledge of construction law, including AS suites, FIDIC, Security of Payment legislation and related industry practice.
• Ability to think commercially and propose practical solutions to manage or mitigate risks.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to support various management teams including operations, projects, contracts and procurement, corporate development and land access and approvals.
• Unrestricted legal practicing certificate (WA)
• Tertiary qualifications in Law (LLB, JD, or equivalent)
• Experience in construction, operations, and project delivery essential.
• Strong organisational skills with an ability to coordinate tasks, while effectively and efficiently managing own output.
• Postgraduate qualifications in construction law desirable.
• Some construction or commercial disputes experience (litigation, arbitration or expert determination).
• Experience with mining tenement, native title and heritage issues affecting project delivery.
• Familiarity with ASX-listed company governance and disclosure obligations.

Supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce  

PLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that values, respects and supports diversity and inclusion. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our business and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our communities and the future we’re building. We foster an environment where everyone feels safe, included and able to contribute their best. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, equitable and accessible for all.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all ages, and people of all genders and sexual orientations (LGBTQIA+).

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support all applicants and employees. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application process or inform our Careers team if you are contacted for an interview.

Our recruitment process  

As part of our recruitment process, a number of checks will be conducted, including police / criminal background checks, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence, right to work checks and reference checks.

We respectfully request agencies not to submit unsolicited resumes.

If you would like to learn more about PLS or register for future opportunities, please visit pls.com.