Principal, Legal Counsel - Employment

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

Newmont’s Corporate Headquarters are located in Denver, Colorado with roles in Engineering, IT, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources and much more.

Your Contribution

At Newmont, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor providing strategic employment law counsel across the organization. You will partner closely with business leaders and HR teams to handle employment matters, mitigate legal risk, support workplace investigations, and ensure compliance with evolving employment laws while enabling business success.

As Part of Our Team, You Will

• Provide employment law advice to HR and business leaders on hiring, performance management, employee relations, discipline, investigations, and terminations.
• Counsel stakeholders on compliance with federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, leave programs, disability accommodations, workers' compensation, and immigration matters.
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage employment-related legal risks while providing practical business-focused solutions.
• Lead and advise on workplace investigations, including process design, documentation, corrective actions, and escalation recommendations.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and translate legal requirements into actionable business guidance.
• Draft, review, and maintain employment policies, standards, training materials, and legal documentation.
• Provide legal advice related to workplace health and safety matters and associated employment law implications.
• Support employment litigation, administrative proceedings, grievances, and external counsel management.
• Deliver employment law training and education to HR professionals and leadership teams.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure consistent and defensible employment practices.

Prerequisites for Your Success in This Role

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction(s).
• Significant experience advising on employment and labor law matters.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Experience managing employment litigation, workplace investigations, and regulatory matters.
• Ability to independently assess legal risk and provide strategic business-oriented advice.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience working directly with senior business leaders and HR professionals.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to balance legal risk mitigation with practical business objectives.

Your Work Environment

• Strategic legal leadership role supporting a global organization.
• High-visibility position partnering with senior leaders, HR, compliance, and legal colleagues.
• Opportunity to influence employment practices, risk management strategies, and workplace culture.
• Collaborative environment requiring sound judgment, discretion, and relationship-building skills.
• Combination of independent legal analysis and cross-functional partnership.
• This is a hybrid position based at Newmont's Corporate Headquarters in Denver, Colorado. Team members are expected to work onsite three (3) days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days.

The salary range offered for this role is USD $241,200 - 270,000. The salary range is tied to the Colorado market for jobs performed in Colorado. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s salary history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about salary history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.

This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company’s performance and their own individual performance. This role also will be eligible for participation in a discretionary long-term incentive program, pursuant to which an employee may receive awards based on their level and individual performance.

Newmont offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing. This role will be eligible for the following benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; short and long-term disability; defined benefit pension; 401(k) program with company match; financial planning; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; adoption assistance; tuition reimbursement; paid holidays and paid time off; paid family leave; matching gifts; and discounts on home, auto and pet insurance. All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and may be modified or terminated at Newmont’s sole discretion.

When submitting your resume or CV or any other application materials (including school transcripts, proof of graduation, etc.) to Newmont, it's important to focus on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications to show how well you fit the role. Pursuant to Colorado law, you may choose to remove or redact any age-identifying information (for example, age, date of birth, dates of school attendance, dates of school graduation, etc.). You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Newmont is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not make hiring decisions based on age or any other protected characteristics (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, national origin, religion).

Please note that if you are offered a position, the company may need to verify your date of birth for preemployment screening purposes including background check and prohibited party screening. But age-related information is not required for the application process.

At Newmont, our people are our strength and we’re committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you’re passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.​

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