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:
- A cover letter.
- A detailed CV.
- 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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