Legal Manager

Legal Careers Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Johannesburg seeks a Legal Manager to provide specialized legal advice in the mining sector. The ideal candidate will possess an LLB degree, strong experience in commercial law, and at least 8 years in litigation. Responsibilities include managing legal risks, drafting contracts, and advising on corporate transactions. This is a full-time role based at the corporate office.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney or Advocate registered with the Legal Practice Council.
• 8 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial law, mining law and/or litigation.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized legal advice and support to the Group of companies.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts and managing litigation.
• Identifying and managing legal risks for the company.

Skills

Legal advice

Contract negotiation

Legal research

Risk management

Education

LLB Degree

LLM or MBA

Job description

A Mining Investment Company based in Rosebank is seeking a Legal Manager to join their team.

Based at the Corporate Office, the successful incumbent will report to the Executive: Business Development, Legal and Smelters.

Role and responsibilities

• Provides specialized legal advice and support to the Group of companies, focusing on commercial and mining law, in alignment with the Resources’ group of companies' strategic objectives;
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, managing litigation, ensuring regulatory adherence, advising on and negotiating various legal agreements.
• Acting as a primary legal point of contact within the organization and, in some cases, representing the company in external legal matters as prescribed by the Executive.
• Identifying and managing legal risks, implementing strategies to protect the company's interests.
• Overseeing legal disputes and coordinate with external counsel for specialized legal expertise.
• Advising on corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and due diligence.
• Conducting legal research to identify and analyze potential legal risks, implications, and compliance requirements related to business activities.
• Advising management on the legal implications of business decisions, developing strategies to mitigate risks, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Creating and overseeing internal policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Providing advice and support on matters of corporate governance, ethical practices, and other legal requirements.

Minimum requirements – education, skills and experience

• LLB Degree. LLM or MBA would be an advantage.
• Admitted attorney or Advocate registered with the Legal Practice Council.
• 8 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial law, mining law and/or litigation;
• Sound experience in drafting, negotiating, and interpreting complex commercial agreements and contracts;
• The role requires a strong analytical mind, with good decision-making and problem-solving skills, with a deep understanding of the industries within which the group's companies operate;
• Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse stakeholder groups, managing legal risks in a dynamic business environment;
• Strong knowledge of South Africa’s legal and regulatory landscape, particularly in relation to mining, environmental, and socio-economic development legislation (e.g., MPRDA, NEMA, SLPs).