Executive: Legal Services (23) needed at Implats

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant NQF level 8 LLB degree and admitted attorney or advocate of the High Court of South Africa essential
• A secondary Mineral Law qualification will be a definite advantage
• A minimum of seven years post-admission practice as an attorney or advocate of the High Court in South Africa required
• A minimum of five years senior management experience in the mining industry at the corporate level
• Expert knowledge and experience within the legal framework applicable to the mining industry, including the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development, Mine Health and Safety, Companies, Promotion of Access to Information and Protection of Personal Information acts.
• In-depth knowledge of all relevant mining laws and regulations including, among others, the Mining Charter and environmental and labour legislation
• Sound knowledge and experience of High Court litigation procedures, and extensive and proven contract drafting and dispute resolution experience
• Must be detail orientated, self-motivated, diligent, driven, energised and proactive
• Highly developed report-writing, problem-solving, planning and decision-making skills required
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills that demonstrate clear, compelling communications
• Able to lead change, handle uncertainty and help others adapt to new challenges
• Participative leadership style, with the ability to build trust, foster relationships, embrace diversity and value differences in people and cultures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, manage, develop and provide mentorship for the Legal Department and associated staff
• Serve as the legal representative for the organisation (licence to operate, security of tenure, process, litigation, corporate transactions, intellectual property, etc.)
• Provide legal guidance on corporate transactions, the full suite of minerals legislation, the Companies Act, employment law, mine health and occupational health legislation, privacy law, media law, and environmental legislation
• Provide advice to the business, Chief Executive and executive/senior leadership team across the range of the Implats legal interests, risks and obligations
• Serve as the principal legal advisor to the executive team and personnel
• Identify, analyse and assess the legal and liability risks associated with the Groups mining, processing, refining and business operations, and their implications, and develop risk-mitigation strategies
• Build a good understanding of the relevant legal issues, risks and obligations and provide advice and manage them effectively
• Conduct legal analysis and research on various matters affecting the organisation
• Provide advice on different legal and other issues within the organisation, and draft legal opinions, memoranda and other briefing documents
• Manage the monitoring, reporting and implementation of legislative and applicable legal developments within the industry
• Advise on the preparation and drafting of legislation, legal submissions and legal opinions
• Interact and liaise with various regulators, Company appointed law firms and legal counsel
• Oversee and advise all departments on legal and compliance issues and the relevant Company policies
• Draft, review and administer legal agreements and participate in due diligence exercises
• Prepare and manage legal and legislative reports to the Audit and Risk Committee and the boards of Implats Group companies
• Oversee legal assurance to Implats strategic and legal processes
• Establish and maintain effective legal services and professional networks
• Monitor contract management and performance milestones pertaining to the Companys license to operate
• Provide guidance on dispute resolution, arbitration and manage litigation matters
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, ensuring favourable terms for the Company
• Manage agreements with partners, suppliers and other stakeholders
• Effectively oversee the contract and asset management platform, Landfolio