Robert Walters
Legal Manager – Johannesburg, South Africa
A leading mining company is seeking an experienced Legal Manager to provide strategic legal direction and compliance oversight across its South African operations. This is a high-impact, leadership role that involves engaging with executive stakeholders and influencing major legal and business decisions.
If you’re passionate about corporate law, regulatory compliance, and contract negotiation, and ready to operate in a fast-paced, complex mining environment, this opportunity is for you.
🌟 Key Responsibilities:
As the Legal Manager, your role will span across advisory, compliance, risk, and strategic support functions. You’ll work directly with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure legal matters are aligned with business objectives.
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Provide strategic legal advice for commercial and operational functions.
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Act as a trusted legal advisor to the executive team.
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Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and execution of complex commercial contracts.
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Ensure full compliance with South African mining, environmental, and corporate regulations.
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Develop, lead, and implement legal risk mitigation frameworks.
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Handle dispute resolution and regulatory challenges efficiently.
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Proactively assess and manage potential legal risks across the business.
✅ What You’ll Need to Succeed:
This role is designed for a high-calibre legal professional with deep knowledge of South African law and a proven ability to lead legal initiatives in complex commercial environments.
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Admitted Attorney in South Africa.
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Strong knowledge of South African commercial, corporate, and mining law.
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Demonstrated expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, and legal risk assessment.
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Proven experience in regulatory compliance and governance.
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Exceptional skills in stakeholder engagement and legal advisory.
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Ability to interpret complex legislation and translate legal risks into actionable strategies.
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Confident communicator who can collaborate at all levels of the organization.
🌍 Why Join This Leading Mining Company?
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Be at the forefront of legal strategy in the mining and natural resources sector.
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Work with a dynamic and highly professional executive team.
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Play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s compliance, legal, and governance frameworks.
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Opportunity to influence impactful decisions in a thriving, fast-paced industry.
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📄 CV Tips for Legal Manager Roles:
To improve your chances of landing this role, ensure your CV includes:
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Clear structure and formatting – Use professional fonts, bullet points, and logical sections.
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Specific achievements – Highlight landmark legal cases, major contracts negotiated, and compliance strategies you’ve led.
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Key skills keywords – Use phrases like regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, dispute resolution, and corporate governance.
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Certifications & legal memberships – Include admission as an attorney and any professional memberships (e.g., Legal Practice Council).
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Soft skills – Demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management capabilities.
Company Website:
🌐 Visit the Company Website
To apply for this job please visit www.aplitrak.com.
