Legal Advisor - Mining & Resources

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Major projects exposure

Health & retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks an experienced Legal Advisor for the Mining and Resources sector to guide on mining law, environmental regulations, and commercial agreements, ensuring compliance and risk management across project development.

The role requires an Admitted Attorney of the High Court of SA with 8+ years in mining, energy, or natural resources law, strong drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management to support major mining projects and regulatory negotiations.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa is required.
• 8+ years of experience with a focus on mining, energy, or natural resources law.
• In-depth knowledge of SA mining legislation, environmental law, and corporate law.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on mining law interpretation and application, including MPRDA and related legislation.
• Assist in negotiating and drafting mining rights applications, permits, and licenses.
• Advise on environmental impact assessments, permitting, and compliance with environmental laws.
• Review and draft commercial mining-related agreements, including JV, supply, and off-take agreements.
• Manage legal risks across exploration, development, and operations phases.

Skills

Mining law

Legal advisory

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Drafting agreements

Education

Admitted Attorney

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading entity in the Mining and Resources sector, is seeking an experienced Legal Advisor to join their team in Pretoria . This critical role involves providing expert legal guidance on all aspects of mining law, environmental regulations, and related commercial agreements. You will play a key part in ensuring the company's operations comply with the complex legal framework governing the sector, advising on project development, regulatory approvals, and risk management. This is an exceptional opportunity for a legally astute professional to make a significant impact in a specialized and vital industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on the interpretation and application of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) and related legislation.
• Assist in the negotiation and drafting of mining rights applications, prospecting permits, and mining licenses.
• Advise on environmental impact assessments, permitting, and compliance with environmental laws.
• Review and draft commercial agreements related to mining operations, including joint ventures, supply agreements, and off-take agreements.
• Manage legal risks associated with exploration, development, and operational phases of mining projects.
• Represent the company in negotiations with government authorities and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience, with a significant focus on mining law , energy, or natural resources law.
• In-depth knowledge of South African mining legislation, environmental law, and corporate law.
• Experience in negotiating and drafting agreements specific to the mining sector.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide pragmatic legal solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-related bonus structure.
• Opportunity to work on major projects within the mining industry .
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Strategic role based in Pretoria with significant influence.