Legal Counsel - Geita Gold Mine (GGM)

Geita Gold Mine (GGM) is situated in the Lake Victoria Gold fields of North Western Tanzania. It is located 5 km's west of Geita town, about 85 km's from Mwanza City and 20 km's South East of the nearest point of Lake Victoria. The Mine is owned and managed by Anglo Gold Ashanti Limited.

Geita Gold Mining Limited is looking for and is desirous of appointing a dedicated, experienced, organized and dynamic Legal Counsel to be stationed at its mine site located in Geita town in Geita region, Tanzania.

ROLE TITLE: Legal Counsel

WORKS FOR (Reporting Line): The successful candidate will have, a direct reporting line to the Senior Legal Counsel.
TERMS: Permanent employment, upon successful completion of the probationary period.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILS LEVEL REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS:
A University graduate with a degree in Laws. Masters' degree may constitute an added advantage. •A registered Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania and subordinate courts thereto and licensed to practice law in Tanzania.
Knowledge in legal practice in Tanzania, procedures and prin .Iples pertaining to such practice.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Litigation: policy making, knowledge of administrative law, corporate, environmental and mining laws, policies and regu atlons.,
Experience in the mining or extractive industry is an added advantage.
At least 3 - 5 years of experience practicing corporate, mining, natural resources law or general aspects of law.
Strong interpersonal skills, customer oriented mind-set, excellent problems solving capacity as well as analytical and organizational skills.
Skilled in the analysis and interpretation of legal documents, instruments and policies which have or can potentially impact the business of the Company.
Ability to work independently, under minimum supervision, under pressure and deliver by meeting deadlines.

ROLE FUNCTION AND ACCOUNTABILITIES :
The successful candidate will be charged with duties to manage legal and regularity affairs of Geita Gold Mining Limited from lts site as well as provision of general but timely, effective and professional legal advice in issues related to Labour and industrial relation issues, environmental, land take at acquisition, community relations, compliance, matters, contract drafting and review as well as any matter affecting r which may potentially affect the business and which may require legal intervention or attention.

The following will form part and parcel of duties and accountabilities:

Litigation:
Provide active , proactive and effective oversight of all litigation matters relating to the company including maintaining accurate case reports and records
As directed by the Senior Legal Counsel, advise and engage management at site in all decision making processes concerning litigation
Draft necessary documents and correspondence s
In consultation with the Senior legal Counsel, Liase with external counsel representing or handling matters for and on behalf of the Company

Employment and Labour Relations
In consultation with the Human Resources Department provide guidance, training or any related services as shall be directed by the Senior Legal Counsel on labour compliance matters and advice HR department on general legal aspects of labour and industrial relations. ;
Provide advice on relevant labour standards, policies and procedures.

Regulatory and Compliance
Attend regulatory and compliance aspects of GGM's operations before and when they occur or materialize.
Monitor and record legal and legislative developments affecting or which may have implication on the Company's operations.
Provide oversight and support on matters related to permitting and licensing and ensuring timely availability submission of statutory reports to relevant regulatory bodies.
Prepare, update and regularly advise and sensitize site Management compliance related matters.
Draft or review Company policies, contracts or other documents and to ensure that rights, privileged, entitlements of the Company acquired or emanating from any law, contract or engagement with third parties are protected and enforced where' necessary, where infringed.
Analyse and identify risks potential presenting legal risks or liability relating and emanating from environmental management and which may negatively impact or 'expose the company into liability.
Participate in meeting with stakeholders such 'as OSHA, MEM, Local Government where requested to do so by the Senior Legal Counsel.

General Matters
Assist the General Manager and the Senior Legal Counsel all legal matters as may be required or requested from time to time.
Assist the Senior Legal Counsell Company Secretary in all Corporate and Company secretarial matters.
Participate in advancement, perseveration' and upholding interest of the Company while in contact any third party while representing the Company as may instructed by the Senior Legal Counsel.
Handle ad-hoc assignments related to company business as shall be required by any Senior Management of the Company on site.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Good planning and organizing skills
Strong analytical and leadership skills
Strong command of both spoken and written English and Swahili

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Application letter in your own hand writing or typed, detailed CV, certified copies, of relevant certificates, email and telephone contacts, names and addresses of three referees should be sent to

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
GEITA GOLD MINING LTD
P. O. BOX 532,
GEITA - MWANZA .
FAX - 028 252050213

The Subject must be "LEGAL COUNSEL"

Application letters should reach our hands by or before January, 2015 at 17hrs30.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted