Environmental Lawyer

Ashton Personnel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency based in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Environmental Lawyer to provide specialized legal advice in the mining industry. Candidates should have at least 8 years of post-qualification experience and must be registered with the Legal Practice Council. The role focuses on environmental law issues, regulatory adherence, and advisory on strategic objectives. Competitive compensation of R1.4 million per annum is offered.

Qualifications

• Must be an admitted attorney / advocate: Registered with the Legal Practice Council.
• Vast experience within the mining industry (minimum 8 years post qualification).
• Knowledge of South Africa's legal and regulatory landscape related to mining and environmental law.

Responsibilities

• Researching and advising on environmental issues.
• Handle applications for environmental authorizations.
• Drafting legal and due diligence reports and contracts.

Skills

Sound knowledge of environmental law

Strategic legal advice

Drafting contracts

Regulatory adherence

Risk identification

Education

LLB degree

LLM or MBA (advantage)

Job description

Overview

ENVIRONMENTAL LAWYER - MINING INDUSTRY, Based Rosebank.

CTC: R1.4 million per annum.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• LLB degree, LLM, or MBA advantage
• Must be an admitted attorney / advocate : Registered with the Legal Practice Council
• SOUND KNOWLEDGE OF THE ENVIRONMENT LAW
• Suitable applicants must have VAST experience within the mining industry (minimum 8 years post qualification experience in MINING ENVIRONMENTAL LAW)
• Researching and advising on environmental issues
• Handle applications for environmental authorizations
• Attending to specialist reports pertaining to the mining environmental impact assessments
• Drafting of legal and due dilligence reports and contracts
• Identification of legal and commercial risks pertaining to environmental matters
• Environmental social governance
• Project agreements
• Must have sound knowledge of South Africa's legal and regulatory landscape specifically in relation to MINING, ENVIRONMENTAL and SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT legislation (MPRDA, NEMA, SLP’s)
• Provide specialized legal advice to the Group of companies in respect of strategic objectives focussing on commercial and mining law
• Draft and review contracts
• Ensure regulatory adherance
• Ongoing legal research to identify potential risks, implications, requirements etc

Package & Remuneration

R1.4 million per annum CTC