Legal Counsel at Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML)

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 South Africa, with
operations in more than ten countries, in four continents. The mine is
situated in the Lake Victoria Gold fields of North Western Tanzania,
only about 85 km’s from Mwanza City and 20 km’s South East of the
nearest point of Lake Victoria.
The company has its head office in
Geita, only 5 Km’s west of the fast-growing town of Geita, and also 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:

Legal Counsel
Legal Counsel at Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) May 2024
Position: Legal Counsel
Contract type & Duration: Unspecified Time Contract.Department: Legal
Reporting to: Senior Legal Counsel.
Number of Positions: One (1)
GGML is an equal opportunity employer.

PURPOSE 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.

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 to practice law in Tanzania for a
  period not less than 10 years.

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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.

Regulatory and Compliance

• Attend regulatory and compliance aspects of GGM’s operations before and when they occur or materialise.
• 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 sensitise 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 were requested to do so by Senior Legal Counsel.

General Matters

• Assist
  the Senior Legal Counsel and where required, the Managing Director on
  all legal matters as may be required or requested from time to time.
• Assist the Senior Legal Counsel / 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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.
• Good planning and organizing skills.
• Strong analytical and leadership skill
• Strong command of both spoken and written English and Swahili
• Ability to work independently, under minimum supervision, under pressure and deliver by meeting deadlines.

MODE OF APPLICATION:

• Please apply through our recruitment portal by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below.
• On
  the portal you will be required to upload your detailed CV, copies of
  relevant certificates, e- mail and telephone contacts, names and
  addresses of three referees. Please do not attach certificates that are
  not related to the qualifications stated above.
• You will also
  be required to upload a cover / application letter addressed to “Senior
  Manager Human Resources, Geita Gold Mining Ltd”. Subject should be “Legal Counsel”
• If you struggle to apply via the link provided, please head over to our website https://www.geitamine.com/en/people/ for a step-by-step guide on how to apply for jobs on our recruitment portal (SuccessFactors).
• You will be required to present original certificates if you are contacted for interviews.
• Internal
  Applicants (those currently employed by AngloGold Ashanti) must have
  their application letter endorsed by their Head of Department (HOD) or
  Manager once Removed (MoR).

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications should reach the above on or before 03rd June 2024 at 5:30 PM
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

NOTE ON COVID-19 PREVENTION:

• Please
  note when you are invited for interviews, you will be required to
  present proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (Covid-19 vaccination
  certificate) or if you are not vaccinated, please go for a Covid-19 test
  and obtain a 96 – hour valid PCR Covid-19 negative certificate.
• You
  are also advised to adhere to all recommended prevention measures
  including proper wearing of face masks and washing or sanitizing your
  hands before you are allowed through Geita Gold Mine entry points.

BEWARE OF CONMEN! GGML
does not receive money in exchange for a job position. Should you be
asked for money in exchange for a job offer or suspect such activity,
please report this immediately to our Security Department, Investigation
Unit, by calling +255 28 216 01 40 Ext 1559 (rates apply) or use our
whistle-blowing channels by sending an SMS to +27 73 573 8075 (SMS rates
apply) or emailing 24cthonesty@ethics-line.com or use the internet at www.tip-offs.com