Mining Legal Counsel - Corporate & Contracts (Hybrid)

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance-based bonuses

Hybrid work model

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel in Polokwane, Limpopo, SA, to join a mining conglomerate's legal team. The role blends in-office engagement with remote flexibility and focuses on corporate, contractual, and regulatory matters.

You will oversee governance, negotiations, due diligence, and regulatory compliance, while supporting mergers and strategic projects in a dynamic mining environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with 6+ years post-qualification experience in corporate/commercial law.
• Experience in mining or heavy industry is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, contract law, and SA regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal issues with practical solutions.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including supply and service contracts.
• Provide legal advice on governance, regulatory compliance, and corporate finance.
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Ensure compliance with mining-specific legislation and environmental rules.
• Conduct legal due diligence for new projects and investments.
• Advise on employment law and stakeholder engagement matters.
• Collaborate with internal departments to identify and mitigate legal risks.
• Stay current with legal developments affecting the mining industry.

Skills

Contract law

Corporate governance

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Drafting

Legal advisory

Mergers & acquisitions

Litigation management

Education

Admitted attorney

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel in Polokwane, Limpopo, SA, to join a mining conglomerate's legal team. The role blends in-office engagement with remote flexibility and focuses on corporate, contractual, and regulatory matters.

You will oversee governance, negotiations, due diligence, and regulatory compliance, while supporting mergers and strategic projects in a dynamic mining environment.