Legal Advisor & Company Secretary - Mining - Sandton

AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international mining company is seeking an experienced Legal Advisor to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks. This role involves providing legal counsel, managing compliance and governance frameworks, and collaborating with senior management in a dynamic environment. With a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth, this position offers a chance to contribute strategically in the mining sector.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth and development

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with an LLB degree and post-qualification legal experience.
• 6 to 10 years of experience in a legal advisory role within the mining sector.
• In-depth understanding of compliance and governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee company secretarial functions to ensure adherence to regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

LLB degree

Job description

Our client is an international mining company renowned for its excellence inoperations across the globe. As part of their growth and commitment to legal andcorporate governance, they are seeking an experienced Legal Advisor to join theirteam.

Position Overview :

The Legal Advisor will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the companys operationsremain in compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks while providing robustlegal counsel. This role requires someone who can balance legal advisory, companysecretarial duties, compliance, and governance matters with a specific focus on themining sector.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide legal advice to the company on corporate governance, regulatorycompliance, and business operations.
• Oversee company secretarial functions to ensure adherence to statutory andregulatory requirements.
• Manage compliance and governance frameworks to align with best industry practices.
• Work closely with senior management and other stakeholders to mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Stay up to date with relevant mining laws, regulations, and industry developments.

Requirements :

• Admitted Attorney with an LLB degree and post-qualification legal experience.
• 6 to 10 years of experience in a legal advisory role, within the mining sector.
• In-depth understanding of compliance, governance, and regulatory requirements in the mining industry.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proven track record of providing strategic legal counsel at a senior level.

Package and Remuneration :

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for career growth and development in an international setting.
• If you are an experienced Legal Advisor with a strong background in mining andgovernance, we encourage you to apply today