Environmental Assessment Practitioner - Boutique Law Firm - Sandton

AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) for a prestigious boutique law firm in Sandton, South Africa. The role involves managing the Environmental Impact Assessment process, providing expert advice on environmental legislation, and collaborating with legal teams on mining sector projects. Candidates must be registered EAPs with relevant experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science. This is a full-time position.
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a seasoned Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) to join the dynamic team of a prestigious boutique law firm based in Sandton. This unique role offers the chance to apply your technical environmental expertise within a high-calibre legal setting, focusing on significant projects within the mining sector.

This position is ideal for an EAP who thrives on autonomy and is looking to make a tangible impact. You will work in a highly collaborative and professional environment, providing critical environmental advisory services to both the firm's legal teams and its high-profile clients.

The Role:

As the firm's EAP, you will take full ownership of the environmental assessment process, from project initiation through to completion. You will be the go-to expert for all environmental regulatory matters.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Leading and managing the entire Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for complex projects, particularly within the mining industry.

Providing expert advice and strategic guidance on South African environmental legislation, regulations, and policy.

Conducting comprehensive environmental due diligence and risk assessments to ensure full legal compliance for clients.

Developing effective environmental mitigation strategies and managing all stakeholder engagement processes.

Collaborating closely with legal teams to integrate technical environmental findings with legal advisory services.

Essential Requirements:

You must be a registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) with EAPASA.

Essential, in-depth experience working on environmental assessment projects within the mining sector is required.

A Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or a closely related field.

Proven project management skills with the ability to manage complex projects independently and drive them forward.

A strong, practical knowledge of South African environmental legislation.

If you are a registered EAP with the required mining sector expertise and a passion for environmental law, we encourage you to apply for this outstanding opportunity.

Apply online today.

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