About the Role
Bradken is a leading solutions provider and integral manufacturer of innovative products custom designed for the global mining resources sector. With a workforce of more than 4,000 people, our ability to adapt and evolve firmly positions us as global leaders in the mining wear solutions market.
We are seeking a proactive, self-sufficient Legal Counsel to drive legal operations and commercial negotiations across our South American business. Based in Lima, this role provides critical legal support across our strategic South American sites, which encompass our regional office, foundry, and manufacturing plant operations.
You will not just be an advisor; you will be a strategic partner to our core business units (Sales, Sourcing, Engineering, and Procurement). This role is designed for a sharp legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment and wants to make a tangible impact on core business negotiations.
Key Responsibilities
- Core Business Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements,
ensuring a strong focus on protecting the business from external risks.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Actively build strong, weekly connections with key local and regional stakeholders across Sourcing, Engineering, Sales, and Procurement teams.
- Commercial Dispute Management: Confidently handle commercial disputes and claims, providing clear judgment, strategic advice, and actionable solutions.
- External Counsel Management: Act as the bridge with external law firms for specialized matters (such as complex labor law), while handling day-to-day legal operations internally.
- Influence & Governance: Deliver legal advice with a level of presence, credibility, and authority that ensures internal operational teams take legal guidance seriously.
Who You Are (Requirements)
- Experience: 5+ years of legal practice, with non-negotiable experience in an industrial, technical, heavy manufacturing, mining, or engineering environment
📌 Legal Counselor (Lima)
🏢 Bradken
📍 Lima