Legal Manager : Mining Regulatory

De Beers Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

Join De Beers Group as a Legal Manager: Mining Regulatory, where you will provide expert legal advice on mining regulations and manage legal risks across jurisdictions. This role involves stakeholder engagement, legal strategy development, and training initiatives, all within a dynamic environment committed to diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience as a regulatory lawyer, preferably in mining or environmental law.
• Experience in leading legal teams and drafting complex legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services related to mining regulation, environmental law, and community engagement.
• Develop and implement legal support frameworks and strategies.
• Manage external law firms and legal budgets.

Skills

Autonomy

Motivation

Resilience

Communication

Education

Qualified legal practitioner/admitted attorney

Job description

Join to apply for the Legal Manager: Mining Regulatory role at De Beers Group.

Company Overview: De Beers Group is the world's leading diamond company, with a diverse asset base across Canada, South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and more. We are committed to operational excellence and sustainable growth, fostering innovation and diversity within our team.

Job Description: As a Legal Manager, you will support the Upstream business by providing expert legal advice on mining regulations, managing legal risks, and ensuring compliance across jurisdictions. Your role involves stakeholder engagement, legal strategy development, training, and managing external legal relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide legal services related to mining regulation, environmental law, water rights, and community engagement.
2. Develop and implement legal support frameworks and strategies.
3. Assess legal risks and advise on mitigation strategies.
4. Manage external law firms and legal budgets.
5. Collaborate with internal teams and senior leadership to align legal and business objectives.
6. Drive training initiatives on mining regulation compliance.

Qualifications:

• Qualified legal practitioner/admitted attorney in relevant jurisdictions.
• Minimum 10 years' experience as a regulatory lawyer, preferably in mining or environmental law.
• Experience in leading legal teams, drafting complex legal documents, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills & Competencies: Autonomy, motivation, resilience, and excellent communication skills.

Additional Information: The role is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment protocols, including background checks and security clearance.

Join us: Be part of a company that values diversity, safety, and innovation. We offer a dynamic work environment where you can make a global impact.