Legal Specialist - Mining Regulatory & Permitting

C40 Cities; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Legal Specialist focusing on Mining Regulatory & Permitting in Johannesburg. The role involves advising on mining rights, managing permitting processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and engaging with stakeholders to mitigate legal risks. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of post-qualification experience and a strong background in South African mining law, with a postgraduate qualification being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with 3-5 years' PQE required.
• Strong knowledge of South African mining and environmental legislation.
• Proven experience in permitting, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Advise on mining rights, tenure, and land access issues.
• Manage mining and environmental permitting processes.
• Ensure compliance with mining, environmental, and social regulations.

Skills

Legal interpretation

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Mining, Environmental, or Regulatory Law

Job description

Job title : Legal Specialist - Mining Regulatory & Permitting

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : July 13, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Key Responsibilities :

• Advise on mining rights, tenure, and land access issues under South African law
• Manage mining and environmental permitting processes, including applications, renewals, and amendments
• Address surface rights, servitudes, and land-use disputes
• Ensure compliance with mining, environmental, and social regulations
• Develop permitting strategies to mitigate legal and regulatory risks
• Collaborate with internal legal, operational, and sustainability teams, and liaise with government and community stakeholders
• Support dispute resolution and contribute to policy and governance initiatives

Requirements :

• Admitted Attorney with 3-5 years' PQE
• Postgraduate qualification in Mining, Environmental, or Regulatory Law (advantageous)
• Strong knowledge of South African mining and environmental legislation
• Proven experience in permitting, compliance, and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent legal interpretation, negotiation, and communication skills