Hanno Bekker

JJ Bekker Legal Advisor | Compliance Strategist | Contract Specialist 📍 Bloemfontein, South Africa | 📧-| 📞 - 🌐 www.linkedin.com/in/hannobekker/ Professional Summary Seasoned Legal Advisor with over 15 years of experience across corporate, commercial, and mining law. Former founder of a successful law firm, now focused on delivering strategic legal guidance, ensuring compliance, and negotiating high-value contracts. Expanded expertise into mining law to support South Africa’s resource sector. Proven record in advising executive teams, managing legal operations, and aligning legal frameworks with business strategy. Core Competencies • Contract Drafting & Negotiation • Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mitigation • Mining Law & DMR Certification Advisory • Strategic Legal & Business Advisory • Labour & Employment Law • Legal Project & Practice Management Professional Experience Independent Consultant – Mining Sector Johannesburg, South Africa | 2024 – Current • Advised training providers on regulatory compliance for Rock Breaker certifications. • Delivered legal readiness workshops and staff onboarding programs focused on safety law and compliance. Founder & Legal Director – JJ Bekker Attorneys Bloemfontein, South Africa | 2010 – 2023 • • • • • • • • • Built and scaled a legal practice from startup to a team of 7 members, serving over 120 clients annually. Provided strategic legal counsel on corporate structuring, compliance, and dispute resolution. Drafted and reviewed 100+ contracts annually, reducing client risk by up to 35%. Led litigation and settlement strategy for commercial disputes. Managed legal advisory and contract negotiation for commercial clients in highly regulated industries. Drafted, negotiated, and advised on Master Service Agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, and operational terms across sectors. Supported legal structuring and delivery planning in line with client risk appetite and budget expectations. Led strategic litigation and compliance reviews, influencing business decisions through precise legal positioning. Trained internal teams on legal risk, negotiation tactics, and documentation best practices. Education MBA – Quantic School of Business and Technology, 2024 → Developed business strategy models, leadership frameworks, and financial analysis tools. LLB – University of the Free State, 2008 Certifications • Registered Legal Practitioner – South African Legal Practice Council • DMR Compliance Certification for Mining Advisory References Available upon request.