VP Legal and Compliance

Hire Resolve; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 3,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Resolve's Client is seeking a VP Legal and Compliance in Gauteng. The role requires strategic oversight of legal frameworks, risk management, and compliance policies within a mining context. Candidates should possess extensive legal experience (15+ years) with a strong focus on team development and stakeholder engagement, all in alignment with corporate governance.

Benefits

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Training & Development

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive and implement legal and compliance strategies.
• Develop and implement regional compliance policies.
• Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing Legal & Compliance team.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Legal Advisory

Risk Management

Compliance Framework

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Grade 12

Level 7: Bachelors of Laws (LLB)

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

Benefits:

• Salary: R3,5m – R4,5m CTC

• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Training & Development
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Salary: negotiable.
• 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
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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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