Legal Counsel

• Human Resources: Provide general advice, support, and oversight on HR matters; Disciplinary processes; Assist in drafting / reviewing of HR and company policies.
• Environmental: Reviewing authorizations.; Liaising with environmental consultants.; Conducting inspections / auditing of compliance with EMPr.; Liaising with DMRE / DFFE / Departments.; Preparing and implementing SLPs.; Assist in acquiring and maintaining necessary permits and licenses for the company's operations.; Conduct legal research and analysis on evolving regulations and legislation affecting the maritime and mining sectors.
• Company Secretary: Secretarial documents (AGMs, Board Meetings, General; company admin); Assist the company's Head of Legal with any ad hoc requests.
• Legal: Provide general legal advice on a range of issues including commercial transactions, labour, environmental regulations and maritime laws.; Drafting / reviewing agreements.; Implementing / compliance with ESG policy.; Engagement with concession holders.; Company Administration - guarantees, historic matters, authorized representatives, etc.; Assist in the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with various laws and regulations.; Collaborate with external legal counsel and consultants on litigation matters as necessary.

• Matric
• LLB Degree
• Admission as an Attorney
• Master's Degree in Environmental Law, Mining Law or Maritime Law (highly advantageous)
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years industry experience
• Commercial and Labour practice (advantageous)
• Environmental, mining or shipping law (advantageous)

Tower Group