Legal Counsel - General Commercial

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 103,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced General Commercial Legal Counsel for a hybrid role based in Kimberley, Northern Cape. The position involves advising on a broad spectrum of commercial matters, contract reviews, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and governance to support multiple departments.

The role requires a legal qualification (LLB), admission as an attorney/advocate, and at least five years of post-qualification experience in commercial law; mining sector exposure is highly

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years post-qualification experience in general commercial law with exposure to corporate and contractual matters.
• Experience in mining sector or related industries is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of contract and corporate law and relevant industry regulations.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills; ability to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements including service, supply, procurement, and partnership contracts.
• Provide regulatory compliance advice for mining and services sectors.
• Assist in managing and resolving commercial disputes, including pre-litigation and settlement negotiations.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Legal research

Microsoft Office

Education

LLB degree

Admission as Attorney/Advocate

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent mining services provider operating across the Northern Cape region, seeks an experienced General Commercial Legal Counsel. This role, based in Kimberley , offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing for a balance between in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. The Legal Counsel will be responsible for a broad range of commercial legal matters, supporting various operational departments. This includes advising on contracts, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and general corporate governance. The successful candidate will play a vital role in safeguarding the company's legal interests and facilitating its business objectives in a challenging industry environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including service contracts, supply agreements, procurement contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Provide legal advice on regulatory compliance pertaining to the mining and services sector in South Africa.
• Assist in managing and resolving commercial disputes, including pre-litigation advice and settlement negotiations.
• Conduct legal research and provide analysis on legal issues impacting the business operations.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual obligations, risks, and legal implications of business decisions.
• Support the legal department in developing and implementing legal policies and procedures.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies as required.
• Assist with corporate governance matters and the maintenance of statutory records.
• Contribute to risk management initiatives and provide proactive legal solutions.
• Stay updated on relevant legislation and industry best practices.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.
• A minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in general commercial law, with exposure to corporate and contractual matters.
• Experience working within or advising the mining sector or related industries is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of South African contract law, corporate law, and relevant industry regulations.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases.
• Ability to manage workload effectively in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package, supplemented by performance bonuses and comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• The hybrid work model provides valuable flexibility.
• This role is located in Kimberley , offering a strategic position within the Northern Cape.
• Employees benefit from opportunities for professional development and the chance to contribute to a key player in the mining services industry.