LAWYER-(LEGAL SERVICES MANAGER)-MINING INDUSTRY R 1.7 million CTC per annum

Ashton Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,445,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is seeking a Legal Services Manager in Johannesburg to provide specialized legal advice in the mining sector. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in commercial law and mining, along with an LLB degree. Responsibilities include contract management, litigation, and ensuring regulatory compliance. This position offers a competitive salary of R 1.7 million CTC per annum.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney/advocate registered with the Legal Practice Council.
• Minimum 8 years post qualification experience in commercial law/mining and/or litigation.
• Sound knowledge of mining, environmental and socio-economic legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized legal advice focusing on commercial and mining law.
• Draft and review contracts.
• Manage litigation and represent the company in legal matters.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Advise on mergers, acquisitions, and due diligence.
• Conduct ongoing legal research to identify risks and requirements.

Skills

Legal advisory

Contract drafting and review

Litigation management

Regulatory compliance

Corporate transactions

Legal research

Education

LLB degree

LLM or MBA

Job description

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Overview

LAWYER-(LEGAL SERVICES MANAGER)-MINING INDUSTRY

Based Gauteng • R 1.7 million CTC per annum

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized legal advice to the Group of companies in respect of strategic objectives focusing on commercial and mining law
• Draft and review contracts
• Manage litigation, represent the company in external legal matters
• Ensure regulatory adherence
• Advise on corporate transactions (mergers, acquisitions and due diligence)
• Ongoing legal research to identify potential risks, implications, requirements, etc.

Qualifications

• LLB degree, LLM, or MBA advantage
• Must be an admitted attorney/advocate: Registered with the Legal Practice Council
• VAST experience within the mining industry (minimum 8 years post qualification experience in commercial law/mining and/or litigation)
• Sound knowledge of South Africa's legal and regulatory landscape related to MINING, ENVIRONMENTAL and SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT legislation (MPRDA, NEMA, SLPs)

Additional Details

• Contract type/role name: LAWYER-(LEGAL SERVICES MANAGER)-MINING INDUSTRY
• Salary: R 1.7 million CTC per annum
• Location: Based Gauteng
• Note: The content includes multiple repeated entries of the same role; responsibilities and requirements have been consolidated to reflect the core expectations.