Legal Advisor - Mining and Resources

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Híbrido; USD 54.000 - 79.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Legal Advisor for mining and resources operations, offering remote or base-office flexibility around Upington and the Northern Cape region. You will advise on exploration, permitting, environmental compliance, and corporate transactions, interfacing with senior management to ensure legally sound, sustainable operations.

The role requires SA admission as an attorney with at least 6 years in mining law, familiarity with MPRDA and Mine Health and Safety Act,

Formación

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court with 6+ years in mining and resources law.
• Strong SA mining law knowledge (MPRDA, Mine Health and Safety Act).
• Experience in corporate and commercial mining transactions.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal counsel on mining rights, permits, licenses, and compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate mining-related agreements (JV, farm-in/out, land access).
• Support corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions of mining assets.

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a significant player in the mining and resources sector, is seeking an experienced Legal Advisor to provide comprehensive legal support from their operational base or remotely serving the Upington, Northern Cape region. This vital role will focus on advising on all legal aspects related to exploration, mining operations, environmental compliance, community relations, and corporate transactions within the sector. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of mining law, environmental regulations, and South African corporate law, coupled with strong commercial acumen. You will work closely with senior management and operational teams to navigate complex legal challenges and ensure the company's operations are conducted in a legally sound and sustainable manner. This position offers the opportunity to engage with high-stakes projects in a key resource-rich area.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel on mining rights, permits, and licenses.
• Advise on environmental compliance, impact assessments, and remediation obligations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate mining-related agreements, including joint ventures, farm-in/farm-out agreements, and land access agreements.
• Support corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and disposals of mining assets.
• Ensure compliance with the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) and other relevant legislation.
• Advise on community engagement and social license to operate matters.
• Manage and resolve legal disputes and litigation related to mining operations.
• Liaise with government departments (e.g., Department of Mineral Resources and Energy) and other stakeholders.
• Conduct legal due diligence for new projects and acquisitions.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, preferably in mining and resources law.
• Proven expertise in South African mining law (MPRDA, Mine Health and Safety Act) and environmental law.
• Strong understanding of corporate law and commercial transactions within the mining sector.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating complex agreements relevant to the mining industry.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk management skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities, with the capacity to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage a challenging workload, potentially across different time zones.
• Experience in community relations or social responsibility legal aspects is a plus.
• Commitment to upholding the highest ethical and professional standards.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary package, commensurate with experience, and includes performance-based incentives.

• leading medical aid scheme
• robust retirement fund
• allowances for professional development

We embrace a flexible work approach, allowing for remote contributions, while maintaining a strong connection to operations supporting the Upington, Northern Cape region. Join a leading company committed to responsible resource development.