Hybrid In-House Counsel, Mining & Resources

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Medical aid and retirement fund

Hybrid work model and development

CSR and stakeholder engagement support

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking an experienced In‑House Legal Counsel to lead mining, environmental, and commercial matters in a hybrid work setting.

You will draft and negotiate mining agreements, oversee regulatory compliance and CSR, and provide strategic legal guidance for projects, mergers, and disputes. This role calls for strong governance and in‑house experience within the mining sector.

Qualifications

• LLB degree or equivalent qualification.
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience focused on mining and resources law.
• Expertise in environmental law, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance within mining.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex mining-related commercial agreements.
• Strong knowledge of South African mining legislation and related acts.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on mining operations and related agreements.
• Draft, review and negotiate mining contracts, JV and service agreements.
• Ensure compliance with mining, environmental, health and safety laws.
• Advise on land access, mineral rights, and permitting processes.
• Support CSR, community engagement and stakeholder relations from a legal perspective.
• Coordinate litigation and disputes with external counsel.
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions and divestitures in the mining sector.
• Develop and implement robust compliance programs and policies.
• Conduct due diligence for new mining projects and investments.
• Monitor legislative changes impacting mining nationally and regionally.

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking an experienced In‑House Legal Counsel to lead mining, environmental, and commercial matters in a hybrid work setting.

You will draft and negotiate mining agreements, oversee regulatory compliance and CSR, and provide strategic legal guidance for projects, mergers, and disputes. This role calls for strong governance and in‑house experience within the mining sector.