Provides legal advisory, litigation management, contract support, corporate governance, regulatory compliance and legal risk management services for AngloGold Ashanti’s Geita Gold Mine operations in Tanzania.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal opinions and practical advice on exploration, mine development, financing, construction, permitting, mining operations, security, human rights, sustainability and commercial activities
- Monitor legislative, judicial and regulatory developments and advise Management on required actions
- Support engagements with government authorities, the judiciary, regulators and other stakeholders
- Draft, review and advise on commercial agreements, service contracts, procurement documents, contractor agreements, employment-related documents, policies and other legal instruments
- Participate in contractual negotiations and provide legal risk assessments and contractual safeguards
- Coordinate Board and committee meetings, prepare meeting packs, record minutes and maintain corporate records
- Support statutory filings and monitor corporate governance and statutory obligations
- Coordinate applications for permits, licences, approvals, consents and authorisations and liaise with relevant authorities
- Identify material legal risks, recommend mitigation measures and maintain legal files, litigation registers, contract records and compliance trackers
- Prepare, review, draft and coordinate pleadings, applications, affidavits, submissions and other legal documents
- Support litigation strategy, evidence management, external counsel coordination, court cases and other dispute resolution processes
- Uphold professional ethics, confidentiality, legal privilege and company governance, risk management and compliance standards
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognised university in Tanzania or overseas
- Law School certification and admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania
- At least 10 years of relevant legal experience, ideally in a leading organisation; mining industry experience is an advantage
- A Master's degree in Law is an added advantage
- Legal and regulatory expertise in Tanzanian law
- Knowledge of mining rights, mineral development, permitting and mining operations
- Understanding of employment law, labour relations, disciplinary procedures, grievance handling and employment disputes
- Knowledge of corporate governance, Board procedures, company records, statutory registers and directors' duties
- Proven litigation and dispute management and contract drafting experience
- Legal research, drafting and legal opinion writing
- Excellent relationship management and communication skills
- Professional judgment, accountability and ethical leadership
- Knowledge of government and commercial contract administration
- Knowledge of corporate governance, Board procedures, company records, statutory registers and directors’ duties
- Legal risk assessment and mitigation
- Legislative and regulatory monitoring
- Litigation and dispute management
- Contract lifecycle management
- Regulatory compliance coordination
- Corporate governance administration
- Legal technology and information management
- Risk prioritisation and reporting
- Strong commercial and strategic thinking
