Workplace Type: Hybrid 

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Newmont  is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont  is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont  was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering  results together.

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

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry. 

 

Purpose

 

Lead Land’s support for global M&A and other land transactions to accomplish Newmont’s exploration, development, and other strategic objectives

In this role, the individual will: Serve as a subject matter expert, providing strategic advice on surface and mineral land rights to support Newmont's exploration, development, and other key business objectives.Lead and execute critical land projects, driving global land access strategy initiatives to align with company goals.Advise the Investments & Value Management team on key land considerations to be incorporated into investment strategies.Negotiate and secure land rights in collaboration with cross-functional teams for M&A, asset-level transactions, and various agreements, including earn-in, joint venture, lease, option, impact benefit, and exchange agreements. This includes preparing necessary applications, dossiers, and petitions.Conduct and oversee land title and spatial due diligence, ensuring thorough assessment of transaction risks. This involves researching governmental land records, verifying ownership, boundary descriptions, encumbrances, and compliance with legal obligations, zoning laws, regulations, environmental restrictions, and local customs.Design and deliver training programs for Business Unit (BU) Land teams, focusing on negotiation strategies, tactics, and land due diligence best practices.Perform global LOD2 (Line of Defense 2) compliance activities, as led by the Specialist, Global Land Risk & Compliance.Provide technical support and subject matter expertise to BU Land teams on complex land transactions, ensuring informed decision-making and risk management.Training & Experience

 

Bachelor’s degree in Land Management, Environmental Management, Business, or a related field.Minimum of 3+ years in land transactions, due diligence, negotiations, or related fields.Experience conducting land due diligence, drafting land-related agreements (leases, joint ventures, etc.), and negotiating transactions with diverse stakeholders.Familiarity with enterprise land management databases.Proven ability to negotiate land-related agreements across various geographical and cultural backgrounds.Strong collaboration and communication skills; ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

CPL (Certified Professional Landman) or RPL (Registered Professional Landman).Proficiency in Spanish.Experience with land tenure laws and transactions across multiple jurisdictions.Working Conditions

 

This position is open to qualified candidates located near our corporate headquarters, regional offices (Denver, Vancouver, Miami, Melbourne), or any of our site locations.Collaboration and interaction are expected with teams across the global, regional, and site organization as well as across other service and operational areas of Newmont across multiple time zones.Regular travel to domestic and international sites may be required.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

The salary range offered for this role is USD $108,000 - 141,750. 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. 

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.