📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:-Hire Resolve is actively recruiting for a Legal Manager (Chrome/PGM Experience required) position in Rustenburg. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Law / Legal sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:-We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile:• Experience Level: 10 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent• Industry Focus: Law / Legal• Location Preference: in Rustenburg
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-Legal professionals like Legal Manager (Chrome/PGM Experience required) ensure justice and compliance. This role is essential for organizational and societal legal frameworks.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS:-This role in Law / Legal offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE:-When applying for this Legal Manager (Chrome/PGM Experience required) position, ensure your CV highlights:• Relevant experience matching the 10 years requirement• Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor• Specific achievements in the Law / Legal field• Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXT:-The Law / Legal sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
Job Title: Legal Manager (Chrome/PGM Experience Required) Company: Hire Resolve
Salary: Market Related Job Type: Permanent Sectors: Mining Reference: 206934
Vacancy Details
Employer: Hire Resolve
Description: Hire Resolve's client seeks an accomplished Legal Manager to join their mining company in North-West. The role involves delivering strategic legal leadership, overseeing regulatory compliance, safeguarding mineral and corporate interests, and mitigating legal, contractual, litigation, and stakeholder risks within the mining sector.
Responsibilities: - Lead and direct the legal function. - Oversee mining rights, prospecting rights, and permits per the MPRDA. - Manage DMRE submissions, including Section 11, Section 102, renewals, and Mining Work Programme requirements. - Ensure adherence to the MPRDA, MHSA, NEMA, NWA, Mining Charter, and B-BBEE Act. - Administer Environmental Authorisations, Water Use Licences, Waste Licences, and Air Emissions Licences. - Monitor and advise on changes in mining legislation, Mining Charter requirements, carbon tax, and royalty legislation. - Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including mining contractor, off-take, sale, transport, logistics, equipment hire, diesel supply, power, JV, and shareholder agreements. - Develop and manage Service Level Agreements. - Oversee procurement contracts, ensuring appropriate governance and anti-corruption compliance. - Handle legal aspects of Social and Labour Plan requirements, including community development, local employment, and procurement. - Manage land claims, surface rights disputes, resettlement matters, and access-related issues. - Advise on royalty and community trust structures and community shareholding compliance. - Manage litigation, arbitration, labor disputes, and regulatory appeals. - Instruct and manage external attorneys, counsel, and advocates, including legal strategy and cost control. - Oversee Section 54 and Section 93 MHSA appeals, DMRE directives, and NEMA Section 28 directives. - Manage legal risks relating to investigative reporting, media, and community unrest. - Serve as Company Secretary, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act. - Maintain statutory records, board resolutions, minutes, and CIPC filings. - Manage compliance relating to POPIA, FICA, and PAIA. - Provide legal advice to the Board, EXCO, and relevant stakeholders. - Advise on employment law, contractor versus employee risks, and union negotiations. - Manage legal processes relating to disciplinary matters, retrenchments, and industrial action. - Address stakeholder and community-related legal risks within the mining operation.
Requirements: - LLB Degree - Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa - Membership of the Law Society of South Africa / Legal Practice Council - Minimum 10 years' experience within the mining industry (Chrome/PGM REQUIRED) - Experience with MPRDA applications and DMRE engagement - Experience drafting and negotiating mineral or chrome ore off-take agreements - Experience with SLP and Mining Charter compliance - Expert knowledge of the MPRDA, MHSA, NEMA, NWA, and Mining Charter - Valid Driver's License
Benefits: - Salary: Negotiable - 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 Janoke Booysen or Menina Campher at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn. You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [Email hidden - Login to reveal]. We will contact you telephonically in 5 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 vacancies that arise.
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