Head of Legal

Head of Legal
ROLE PROFILE
GENERAL
Date
September
2026
Location
Johannesburg,
South Africa
Operations
BMC
Shared Services
Job Grade
E1
(Paterson) / M3 (Vedanta)
ROLE CONTEXT
The
BMC Shared Services Business Unit provides centralised Finance, HR,
Commercial, Legal and Corporate Affairs support to Vedanta Zinc
International’s operations at Gamsberg, Black Mountain Mine (BMM) and VZI Projects. These operations operate
within a complex regulatory, operational and financial environment requiring
robust governance, risk management and internal control frameworks.
The Head of Legal (E1) is responsible for providing strategic legal
leadership and expert legal counsel to the mining operation and broader
business. The role ensures compliance with all applicable mining,
environmental, corporate, labour, health and safety, and commercial legislation
while protecting the organisation's legal interests and reputation.
The
incumbent serves as a trusted advisor to the Executive Committee, Board, and
senior leadership team, enabling the achievement of business objectives
through effective legal risk management, governance, regulatory compliance,
contract management, stakeholder engagement, and dispute resolution. The role
ensures that legal considerations are integrated into operational, strategic,
and investment decisions across the mining value chain.
PURPOSE OF
THE ROLE
The
Head of Legal plays a pivotal role as key legal counsel and advisor to the
business and oversee all legal aspects related to compliance, due diligence,
contract negotiations, review of agreements, litigations, M&A and
advocacy matters to ensure smooth, uninterrupted flow of business operations.

Employment type
Permanent

Work arrangement
No