Paralegal

Company: Rio Tinto
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Paralegal

• Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development
• Join a leading global company
• Permanent role, based in Washington, DCAbout the roleFinding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.We are looking for aParalegal to work closely with the Minerals legal team in supporting the Minerals product group in delivering its strategy.This is a great opportunity for a motivated, collaborative, performance driven individual who is keen to work in a dynamic environment.Reporting to the Senior Corporate Counsel, Minerals and working in a challenging and exciting environment, within the legal department, you will be:
  • Gathering information relative to legal issues, providing assistance to the Minerals legal team
  • Preparing summaries of findings for senior legal colleagues, including analysis of key issues
  • Undertaking basic legal work under close supervision, including the preparation of legal documents
  • Researching statutes, regulations and court decisions impacting the organisation.
  • Preparing materials for Minerals legal team, including presentations, memoranda and chartsWhat you'll bring
    • A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
    • Experience in non-OECD jurisdictions and dealings with complex Government and multi-stakeholder issues
    • Experience supporting the legal support for complex negotiations and transactions
    • Strong corporate/commercial experience, including exposure to complex contracts, disputes, M&A and joint venture structuring and on-going management
    • Exceptional organisational skills and ability to integrate in cross functional teams to support on the delivery of new commercial models and partnerships
    • Strong cross-cultural awareness and ability to quickly adapt to the situation and have a flexible style for an appropriate audience amidst uncertainty and competing interests
    • Ability to work seamlessly across organisational and geographic boundaries in pursuit of broader corporate goals
    • Experience with leveraging artificial intelligence to deliver outstanding legal support and a curiosity for broader AI applicationsWhat we offerWe are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress, we provide:
      • A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
      • Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees.
      • Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
      • Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program.
      • Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.
      • Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
      • A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)
      • Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.
      • Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
      • Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals.About Rio TintoRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs - striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.Every Voice MattersRio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.

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