Geita Gold Mining Ltd (GGML) is Tanzania’s leading gold producer with a single operation in Geita Region. The company is a subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti, an international gold producer headquartered in Denver, USA. AGA has operations in more than ten countries across four continents. The mine is situated in the Lake Victoria Gold fields of Northwestern Tanzania, only about 120 km’s from Mwanza City and 20 km’s Southeast of the nearest point of Lake Victoria. The company has its main office and operations in Geita, only 5 Km’s west of the fast-growing town of Geita, and a supporting office in Dar es Salaam. Applications are invited from ambitious, energetic and performance driven individuals to fill in vacant position(s) mentioned below:
Contract type & Duration: Unspecified Time
Contract Department: Legal
Reporting to: Senior Legal Counsel.
Number of Positions: One (1)
GGML is an equal opportunity employer. P
URPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The successful candidate will be tasked to deal with legal and regulatory affairs of Geita Gold Mining Limited from its 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 and acquisition, community relations, compliance matters, human rights issues, contract drafting and review as well as any matter affecting or which may potentially affect the business, and which may require legal intervention or attention
- 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 to practice law in Tanzania for a period not less than 10 years.
EXPERIENCE:
- At least 10 years of experience practicing corporate, mining, natural resources law or general aspects of law.
- Proven experience in criminal prosecution or defense and civil litigation.
- One must have knowledge in legal practice in Tanzania, procedures and principles pertaining to such practice.
- One must have knowledge in Litigation, policy making, administrative, corporate, environmental, and mining laws.
- Experience in the mining or extractive industry is an added advantage
MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Litigation
- Enter appearance in the prosecution or in defense of the Company and its resources in all judicial and quasi-judicial bodies including regulatory bodies for and on behalf of the Company.
- Provide active, proactive, and effective oversight of all litigation matters relating to the company including maintaining accurate case reports and records.
- Assist Senior Legal Counsel in formulating an effective strategy for the prevention, management, and resolution of disputes.
- As directed by Senior Legal Counsel, advise, and engage management at site in all decision-making processes concerning litigation.
- Draft necessary documents and correspondences
- In consultation with the Senior Legal Counsel /Company Secretary, liaise 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 line manager and other senior managers on labor compliance matters and advice department on general legal aspects of labour, industrial relations, and other aspects of the business.
- Provide advice on relevant corporate, mining, environmental, labour standards, policies, and procedures
How to apply
Send your updated CV to WhatsApp number +255743752764
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