Legal Manager

Recruiter:

Stonebridge HR Solutions

Job Ref:

4191144178

Date posted:

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

We have a vacancy for a Legal Manager at one of your clients who is in the Mining industry to provide Legal Counsel for the company and to ensure sound corporate governance and compliance with statutory requirements

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Requirements:

Degree in LLB or B.Proc
Admitted Attorney or Advocate (7 years post qualification experience)
8 Years'' relevant experience, preferably 2 years'' managerial experience

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Skills:

Microsoft programs
Company systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, MES)
Apply case law and judicial precedents to business related issues
Assess legal contracts for business
Comply to legal requirements in business
Keep informed about current affairs related to oneâ€™s own industry
Manage legal records
Identify and maintain the types of records required in own industry and understand why it is necessary to crate evidence and maintain confidentiality
Administer the Legal Department electronic database
Prepare legal opinions
Identify and mitigate business risks

Knowledge:

Demonstrate an understanding of the South African Legal framework
Demonstrate an understanding of basic business principles
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHSA) (as amended) and the responsibilities of management in terms of the Act
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Mines Health and Safety Act, (Act 29 of 1996) and its application
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the business and the environment in which it operates
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of commercial transactions and how they are conducted
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the practical application of Company Law
Demonstrate an understanding of litigation and arbitration processes and associated risks
Demonstrate an understanding of business risks

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Responsibilities:

Legal Management:

Manage all day to day legal issues which arise in the allocated business units
Oversee Corporate Governance to ensure compliance with relevant legislation
Manage claims brought against and instituted by the company
Assist with Crisis Management in terms of legal requirements
Comply with the Promotion and Access to information Act
Manage external service providers (External Legal counsel, Consultants, etc.)
Vet legal research and draft options
Assess legal contracts for business

Legal Agreements:

Manage significant corporate activity (i.e. Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Disposals)
Draft and negotiate core business agreements
Review legal issues pertaining to the business (Health and Safety, Procurement and Joint Ventures)

Financial Legislation:

Comply with statutory requirements

Audits:

Liaise with external and internal auditors
Implement effective internal controls and ensure Corporate Governance

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