Group Legal VP - Mining / Complex Corporate

Greys Recruitment; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational mining firm in South Africa is seeking a Group Legal Vice President to lead its global legal function. This high-profile executive role will shape the organisation’s strategic direction, ensuring robust governance while overseeing a global team of legal professionals. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in corporate transactions, regulatory frameworks, and possess strong leadership credentials.

Qualifications

• 10+ years post-qualification experience, ideally in mining or corporate environment.
• Experience in leading legal teams within multinational settings.
• Proven track record in M&A and corporate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Act as principal legal advisor to the Group Executive team and Board.
• Drive strategy across legal, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• Oversee a global team of senior legal professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Corporate commercial transactions

Risk management

Influencing stakeholders

Regulatory compliance

Education

LLB / LLM qualification

MBA

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leading multinational in the mining sector, is seeking to appoint a Group Legal Vice President to lead its global legal function. This is a high-profile executive role, central to shaping the organisation’s strategic direction and ensuring robust governance across multiple jurisdictions.

This appointment represents a rare opportunity to join the leadership team of one of the world’s foremost mining groups, offering both scope and scale for a highly accomplished legal executive to make a lasting impact.

Qualifications

• LLB / LLM qualification; an MBA will be considered a distinct advantage.
• 10 + years’ post-qualification experience, ideally in the mining sector or in a Complex Corporate environment.
• At least a decade in leadership roles within a listed, multinational environment.
• Proven track record in corporate commercial transactions, including substantial M&A exposure.
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, compliance, and governance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Exceptional leadership credentials, with the gravitas to influence stakeholders at the highest levels.
• Demonstrable success in legal risk management and large-scale project leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Group Executive team and Board, the Group Legal VP will act as the principal legal advisor, driving strategy across all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters. The role will oversee a global team of senior legal professionals and provide critical leadership in corporate transactions, regulatory engagement, and risk management.

How to apply

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• Search for the job title.
• Click apply to submit your CV.