Robert Walters
🌍 About the Role:
An exciting opportunity is available for a Legal Specialist – Mining Regulatory & Permitting to join a reputable global mining organisation in Johannesburg. This role is integral to supporting responsible mining practices by overseeing and advising on mining tenure, land use, permitting, and regulatory compliance in line with South African legislation.
You’ll work in a collaborative environment alongside legal, sustainability, and operational teams to ensure the business meets legal standards, engages effectively with stakeholders, and operates ethically and sustainably.
🛠️ Key Responsibilities:
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Provide expert legal guidance on mining rights, tenure, and land access matters under South African law.
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Oversee mining and environmental permitting processes, including new applications, renewals, and amendments.
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Address legal concerns related to surface rights, servitudes, and land-use disputes.
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Ensure full compliance with South African mining, environmental, and social regulations.
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Develop and implement legal strategies to mitigate permitting risks and support long-term sustainability.
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Collaborate across functions with legal, sustainability, and operational teams to ensure integrated approaches to compliance.
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Liaise with regulatory bodies, communities, and government representatives to manage stakeholder relationships.
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Contribute to policy development, governance frameworks, and legal risk assessments.
✅ Requirements:
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Admitted Attorney with 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE).
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Proven experience in mining, environmental, or regulatory law.
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Postgraduate qualification in Mining, Environmental, or Regulatory Law (advantageous).
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Strong understanding of South African mining and environmental legislation.
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Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance, permitting processes, and stakeholder engagement.
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Excellent legal research, interpretation, negotiation, and drafting skills.
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Ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a high-stakes, dynamic environment.
🌟 Why This Role?
This role offers you the opportunity to influence strategic regulatory decisions and contribute meaningfully to a globally recognized company’s sustainability and ethical mining initiatives. If you are passionate about the intersection of law, mining, and environmental governance, this role is tailor-made for you.
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📝 CV Tips for Legal Specialist Roles in Mining & Regulatory Law:
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Tailor your CV to highlight experience in mining, land law, or environmental regulation—use keywords like “mining rights,” “environmental permitting,” or “stakeholder engagement.”
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Clearly list your PQE (post-qualification experience) and any specialised postgraduate qualifications.
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Use bullet points to show your role in compliance projects, permitting processes, and regulatory negotiations.
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Showcase achievements such as “successfully renewed X permits” or “resolved land use dispute saving R million.”
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Include any collaborations with government departments or regulatory bodies—this shows experience with stakeholder relations.
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Highlight soft skills like negotiation, problem-solving, and legal communication which are critical for this role.
🔗 Company Website: https://www.smollan.com
