Legal Counsel Job Opportunity at Sotta Mining Corporation Limited

Company: Sotta Mining Corporation Limited
Phone: +255 758 904 888
Website: perseusmining.com
CRN: 154374027


Position Details

Position Title: Legal Counsel
Number of Positions: 1
Reporting To: General Counsel and Company Secretary
Contract Type: Fixed-Term


Role Overview

Perseus Mining, the parent company of the Nyanzaga Gold Project, seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to oversee its legal and compliance functions in Tanzania. This position encompasses a broad range of legal responsibilities, including managing corporate governance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and serving as company secretary for Perseus’s Tanzanian subsidiaries.


Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage legal and commercial agreements.
  • Oversee timely submission of government applications, forms, and reports.
  • Act as the primary liaison with government authorities for legal, compliance, and corporate matters.
  • Provide strategic legal and compliance advice to management.
  • Administer corporate governance, including organizing and documenting board meetings for Tanzanian subsidiaries.
  • Prepare budgets and forecasts for the legal department.
  • Collaborate with external legal counsel for all Tanzanian entities.
  • Ensure contracts are authorized and executed in compliance with internal controls.
  • Identify and address procedural weaknesses or breaches affecting company operations.
  • Facilitate timely approvals and renewals for permits in coordination with government bodies.
  • Monitor, interpret, and advise on legislative changes, providing feedback to regulators where needed.
  • Ensure compliance with Tanzanian laws and regulations applicable to the business.
  • Support Business Improvement Initiatives (BII) to optimize operational costs.
  • Advise HR on employment law and industrial relations compliance, ensuring adherence to Tanzanian labour laws.
  • Coordinate with government shareholders and external directors to facilitate efficient approval processes.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

  • A tertiary qualification in law (admission as an advocate preferred).
  • Over 10 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, ideally within a law firm or in-house legal team.
  • Background in mining law is advantageous.
  • Proven experience engaging with Tanzanian regulators.
  • Strong understanding of the Tanzanian legal system.
  • Excellent written and spoken English proficiency.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

  1. A cover letter.
  2. A detailed CV.
  3. Copies of relevant certificates.

Email Applications to: hrtanzania@perseusmining.com
Postal Address: HR Manager, Sotta Mining Corporation Limited, P.O. Box 434, Mwanza.
Deadline: 22nd January 2025

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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