Chief Legal Counsel, Mining & Resources — Hybrid/Executive

Placements24; Rustenburg; Híbrido; ZAR 2.400.000 - 3.600.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Executive-level remuneration

Medical aid

Pension

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Chief Legal Counsel to lead the legal function for a major mining and resources group in Rustenburg, North West. The role demands strategic oversight of governance, compliance, contracts, litigation and risk management in the mining sector.

The ideal candidate will have an LLM and 10–15 years of post-qualification experience, with a proven track record in mining law and cross-border matters, and will relocate or operate in a hybrid setup in Rustenburg.

Formación

• Admitted as an advocate or attorney in South Africa with an advanced degree (LLM).
• 10–15 years post-qualification experience in mining/resources law.
• Experience leading a legal department or function.
• Strong understanding of SA mining, environmental and corporate law.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and oversee legal strategies aligned with mining objectives.
• Manage governance, compliance, contracts, and litigation.
• Lead and mentor the in-house legal team; manage external counsel.
• Advise on mergers, acquisitions, dispositions and corporate transactions.
• Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks for Rustenburg operations.

Conocimientos

Strategic leadership

Legal leadership

Mining law

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Cross-border law

Team leadership

Educación

LLM

Admitted SA attorney

Herramientas

Contract management software

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Chief Legal Counsel to lead the legal function for a major mining and resources group in Rustenburg, North West. The role demands strategic oversight of governance, compliance, contracts, litigation and risk management in the mining sector.

The ideal candidate will have an LLM and 10–15 years of post-qualification experience, with a proven track record in mining law and cross-border matters, and will relocate or operate in a hybrid setup in Rustenburg.