VP Legal and Compliance

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Gauteng is urgently seeking a VP Legal and Compliance to spearhead legal strategies and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in legal advisory, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, particularly in the mining sector, and will lead a high-performing legal team while fostering a culture of integrity.

Benefits

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Training & Development

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 15 years’ experience in a similar position, 5 years at senior level.
• Relevant experience in a mining environment highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive and implement legal and compliance strategies.
• Oversee delivery of legal services and mitigates risks.
• Develop compliance policies aligned with regulations.

Skills

Legal Advisory

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelors of Laws (LLB)

Grade 12

Advantageous qualification in Mining/Environmental Law

Job description

Hire Resolve’s Client is urgently looking for a VP Legal and Compliance to be based at their corporate offices in Gauteng!

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Drive and implement legal and compliance strategies aligned with the organisation’s corporate vision, ensuring ethical governance and principled conduct across the SA Region.
• Legal Advisory & Risk Management: Oversee the delivery of holistic legal services across operational, commercial, regulatory, and human capital matters, mitigating risk and ensuring business alignment.
• Compliance Framework & Governance: Develop, implement, and scale regional compliance policies, procedures, and capabilities that align with group-wide standards and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Team & Capability Development: Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing Legal & Compliance team, fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication, alignment, and effective representation of the organisation.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Level 7: Bachelors of Laws (LLB)
• 15 years’ experience in a similar position, of which 5 years should be a Senior Level
• Advantageous qualification in Mining and Prospecting, Health and Safety / Environmental Law
• Relevant experience in a mining environment
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Training & Development
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Stefnie Bestbier at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacanciesthatarise.

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