Mining Industry Attorney / Consultant [541690 Contract Contingent]

ProSidian Consulting, LLC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm specializing in resource management is seeking a Mining Industry Attorney/Consultant in Cape Town, South Africa. The role involves providing legal advice on regulatory compliance, environmental management, and financial strategies for mining projects. Candidates should possess a law degree, ideally with a focus on environmental law and experience in the mining sector. This position supports U.S. government initiatives in international technical assistance programs.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience in mining law and regulatory compliance.
• Understanding of financial mechanisms related to energy resources is essential.
• Knowledge of environmental policies and their application in mining operations is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on mining regulations and compliance.
• Assist in financial management and economic analysis for mining projects.
• Advise clients on environmental regulations and sustainable practices.

Skills

Legal analysis and consulting in mining

Understanding of regulatory compliance

Financial management in extractive sectors

Environmental impact assessment

Community engagement and stakeholder management

Education

Law degree

Specialization in Environmental Law

Job description

Overview

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. With a reputation for its strong CONUS/OCONUS practice spanning six solution areas, ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Human Capital.

Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes. Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value.

ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies. Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Mining Industry Attorney / Consultant located in Cape Town South Africa to support an engagement for U.S. Govt. International Technical Assistance Program (ITAP) providing assistance on technical, regulatory, environmental, and financial management for national development on a range of energy and non-energy resources. Key Areas of Focus: 1) policy, legal, and regulatory reform; 2) technical, operational, and economic analysis; 3) financial mechanisms and market creation; 4) economic mgmt., transparency and fiscal policy; 5) environmental impacts and social and community issues related to resource development. ProSidian provides technical assistance and training related to four Capacity Challenges: 1) TECHNICAL understanding of resources and new extractive technologies / techniques 2) FINANCIAL mgmt. of revenues from the sector 3) LEGAL best practices for international laws and regulations 4) ENVIRONMENTAL protectins for people and environment from sector impacts. Typical country stakeholders include: Govt. officials (national, municipal, regional and village levels); Legislators; national, state, and local regulators; communities (inc. vulnerable groups).

Candidates shall work to support requirements as a Mining Industry Attorney / Consultant and to provide industry technical expertise, experience, and support with Energy, Extractives, and Renewable Energy concerns such as financing and development of projects involving the exploration, extraction, processing, transportation, and sale of non-ferrous and precious metals, coal and other minerals. We strive to develop a deep understanding of our clients’ business goals and operations to develop tailored, efficient and cost-effective compliance strategies and legal solutions. As the mining industry carries out its mission as an important contributor to manufacturing and economic development, it faces volatile market conditions and a myriad of complex and often overlapping international, federal, state and local laws that impact operations. Candidates will advise and assist businesses and individuals involved in the mining industry on an array of legal and business issues that range from day-to-day personnel and operating concerns to complex regulation and litigation matters as well as policies and procedures pertaining to hazardous materials, land preservation, air and water quality, the protection of endangered species, mine safety and health concerns require mining industry leaders to stay vigilant with regard to compliance and violation management.