Chief Counsel Disputes Closure and Sustainability

Chief Counsel, Disputes, Closure & Sustainability

• Advise the Executive Committee and Board on critical disputes, ESG, closure and sustainability matters that protect Rio Tinto’s value and reputation.

• Lead a high‑performing international legal team at the intersection of law, sustainability and social impact.

• Permanent role, based in London (UK), Brisbane or Perth (AU)

About the role

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We are seeking a Chief Counsel, Disputes, Closure & Sustainability to provide enterprise-level legal leadership across Rio Tinto’s global disputes portfolio and its Closure and Sustainability / Community & Social Performance (CSP) businesses.

Reporting to the General Counsel, Corporate & Strategic Projects, this senior role is accountable for shaping and executing Rio Tinto’s global disputes strategy, managing legal r...