Legal Specialist: Commercial Law Vacancy at Anglo American 2021 | Apply Here

You want to challenge the status quo. That’s why we want you.

Mining may be a centuries-old activity, but at Anglo American we are pushing the boundaries to make positive change towards truly modern, safe and productive mines.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives”, delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

How do we do this? By questioning the way things have always been done and actively developing solutions to find new ways of working. Our innovation-led approach to sustainable mining – FutureSmart Mining TM – applies novel thinking and technological advances to address mining’s major challenges. Digital technology, such as spatial data visualisation, geographic information systems, artificial intelligence and automated drones, is transforming the way we work, helping us to lead an industry shift towards greater safety, efficiency and enhanced sustainability.

Here’s an exciting opportunity to join us.

Purpose:

Supporting Anglo American’s businesses in SA by managing the legal risks in relation to general commercial law with a specific focus on mergers and acquisitions. Advising on the management of legal risks involved in implementing the Group’s business plans.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Supporting, and where appropriate, managing legal aspects of commercial transactions including mergers and acquisitions.
• Provide advice and opinions on legal issues and risks.
• Assess legal risks associated with contractual arrangements and advise clients as to risks, strategy and potential costs as well as alternatives for successful and cost-effective achievement of commercial objectives.
• Appoint external legal service providers (both external law firms and/or legal process outsourcing firms) and counsel (where required) to support any contracting or commercial regulatory outcome in a cost effective and efficient manner.
• Manage contracting processes for value in accordance with Group Legal SA playbooks and the Legal Project Management approach. Regularly review playbooks and, where necessary, develop new playbooks and augment existing playbooks.
• Demonstrate behaviour in line with health, safety and environmental standards and with the Group’s values.
• Participate in relevant safety audits, inspections and observations, and address issues as part of demonstrating safety leadership.
• Demonstrate behaviour in line with the Group’s values, standards and a professional workplace.
• Participate as an effective team member in working collaboratively with your leader, peers and relevant others (including from other teams) to achieve business goals.
• Manage legal costs.
• Identify any opportunities for improved cost management and either address these or raise them with your manager as appropriate.

• Qualified Attorney.

Knowledge and Technical Skills:

• Post admission experience of at least 5 years.
• Attorney or equivalent or advocate or equivalent, in all instances previously a member of a law society or of the bar in good standing.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Good working knowledge and experience  of mergers and acquisitions and general commercial transactions.

And demonstrable experience in three of the following areas of law:

• competition law;
• intellectual property law;
• treasury and finance law;
• competition and commercial regulatory law (including securities regulation);
• employment law;
• international sanctions law;
• domestic and international anti-corruption law; and/or
• administrative law
• mining and environmental law;
• mine health and safety law;
• The structure, workings and operations of the Anglo American Group in South Africa will be an advantage.

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.  As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.