Managing Counsel – Mining (Admitted Attorney)

International Mining Group; Johannesburg; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent mining company seeks a Managing Counsel to oversee their legal operations. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with regulations, leading legal teams, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have significant legal experience and a commitment to ethical practices within the mining sector.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with a strong legal background in mining and regulatory law.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in corporate and commercial law.
• Proven leadership in managing legal teams and complex legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute legal strategies for business alignment and risk mitigation.
• Oversee contract management, negotiations, and dispute resolutions.
• Manage and mentor a team of legal professionals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

LLB or equivalent qualification

Job description

Managing Counsel – Mining (Admitted Attorney)

Location: Johannesburg North, Gauteng, South Africa

Overview: The Managing Counsel plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the organisation's legal interests within the mining sector. This position oversees legal cases, drafts critical documents, and manages transactions to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Leading a team of legal professionals, the role requires expert advisory skills in corporate governance, commercial law, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with key stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Legal Advisory & Strategy: Develop and execute legal strategies that align with business goals, mitigate risks, and ensure regulatory compliance.
2. Compliance & Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments, manage audits, and implement preventative legal measures to safeguard operations.
3. Contract Management & Negotiation: Oversee key agreements, contract drafting, dispute resolutions, and litigation strategies.
4. Leadership & Team Development: Manage and mentor a team of legal professionals, fostering a high-performance culture and strategic legal insight.
5. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to support governance structures and maintain positive legal relationships.
6. Policy & Regulatory Oversight: Ensure adherence to legal policies, industry regulations, and updates to legislative frameworks impacting mining operations.
7. Ethics & Sustainability: Advocate for ESG-related legal aspects while promoting ethical business practices and corporate responsibility.
8. Reporting & Team Structure: Reports to: Vice President Legal Operations; Direct Reports: 2 Senior Legal Counsel & 1 Paralegal.

Qualifications & Experience:

• LLB or equivalent qualification, admitted to practice law.
• Minimum 10 years in corporate, commercial, or regulatory law within mining or a similarly regulated industry.
• Extensive knowledge of legal frameworks, contract negotiation, governance policies, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Proven leadership in managing teams and complex legal matters.
• Familiarity with key mining-related laws and regulations, including the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, Environmental Laws, and socio-economic empowerment charters.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic mindset with high ethical standards.

Additional Details:

• Seniority Level: Executive
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Industry: Mining and Oil, Gas, and Mining

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