Senior Legal Officer (Board Affairs)

• Participate in compiling information for business planning, budgeting, and review processes.

• Facilitate and support Board operations and ensure proper documentation and compliance.

• Provide legal advice to the Company and its Board on operational and governance-related matters.

• Support and oversee the preparation and review of contracts and agreements.

• Represent the Company in judicial and administrative proceedings.

• Collaborate with the Office of the Solicitor General on legal and constitutional issues.

• Advise the Company on employment law and labor relations matters.

• Conduct legal searches, document registration, and filings.

• Perform any other lawful duties assigned by the immediate Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.

• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice; must be an enrolled Advocate with a valid practicing certificate authorized to appear before the High Court.

• Master’s Degree in Law, Mining Law, Natural Resources Law, Management, or a related field.

• Additional qualification from the Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of six (6) years relevant legal experience in a public or private institution involved in natural resources, four (4) of which should be at a senior level.

• Practical experience and exposure in legal affairs and Board operations of large public or commercial organizations.

Competencies:

• Strong understanding of corporate governance and Board procedures.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and advisory skills.

• Good organizational and documentation management skills.

• Ability to work with senior executives and government stakeholders.

• Proactive legal risk assessment and problem-solving capabilities.