Legal Counsel - Africa - P3

Sandvik Group; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 950 000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining equipment supplier is seeking a legal professional to manage compliance and legal risks. The role involves providing legal advice, overseeing legal documents, and ensuring adherence to regulations. Candidates should have at least four years of experience in Commercial Law, with proficiency in Microsoft tools. This position offers opportunities for growth in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• At least four years of relevant experience, preferably in an in-house corporate environment or law firm.
• Good knowledge of Commercial Law and experience in legal contracts review.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and manage legal risks.
• Ensure compliance with laws and legal documentation management.
• Support compliance programmes and legal training.

Skills

Legal risk management

Commercial Law knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Master's degree (advantageous)

Job description

Sandvik Mining is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunnelling and quarrying. We are proud to be recognized on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.

The Role

Enable business to conduct operations within acceptable level of legal risk.
Safeguard compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies.
Manage and advise on legal risk within area of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

Provide legal advice within the area of responsibility, both reactive and proactive.

Identify legal risks relevant to the organization and the business.

Ensure proper legal risk management of agreements and other legal documents and/or correspondence (drafting, reviewing, support in negotiations etc.).

Provide template documentation and instructions (where appropriate).

Manage legal disputes, including managing external counsel.

Share information and knowledge internally.

Provide training on legal processes, templates and tools within area or responsibility.

Assist the organization in implementation of relevant policies and procedures.

Support of compliance programmes.

Legal support of sourcing activities.

Monitoring, implementation and reporting on new and existing legislation.

Ensure that the Sandvik organization is up to date and compliant with regulatory and legal requirements, applicable laws and regulations within the area responsibility. This includes appropriate legal training of relevant staff.

Apply compliance process across multiple jurisdictions showing an understanding of different compliance requirements.

Profile Required

Bachelor of Laws (master’s degree advantageous).

Admitted attorney.

Experience requirements

At least four years of relevant experience preferably in international or inhouse corporate experience environment or law firm.

Good knowledge of Commercial Law, experience in legal contracts review and negotiation.

Mergers and Acquisition experience.

Exposure to environment with sensitive/confidential information.

Knowledge of the latest applicable legislation e.g. Companies Act 2008 and keeping abreast of these laws.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages (General - Excel; PowerPoint; Word).

Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer, striving for practices and programs that are bias free and in which employees are treated fairly to ensure fair opportunity with the best outcome for every individual securing no discrimination on grounds including but not limited to, age, gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, language, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. To ensure an inclusive, equitable and diverse work environment where people can develop and perform well, our focus areas are: great leadership, lifelong learning & development, career opportunities & open job market and safe & fair work environment.