Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant Employeur : Ivanhoe Mines DRC Lieu : Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo Contrat annoncé : Permanent Fonction : Mining IVANHOE MINES DRC SARL (hereinafter “ IMD SARL ”) is a company operating in the Congolese mining sector, with offices in Lubumbashi (Province of Haut-Katanga) and the City-Province of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (hereinafter the “ DRC ”). IMD SARL is inviting qualified candidates, who are interested in this position. Play your part in our team succeeding... To provide legal advice and support on a wide range of corporate governance, regulatory and permitting matters across all mining project stages from exploration, development through to mine production. The role will require a good level of knowledge and experience in the drafting of corporate documentation (i.e. amendments to constitutional documents, meeting minutes, etc.), mining rights and permitting applications and regulatory opinions Disclaimer - this role is not open to any third-party providers and any application received from a third-party will be considered as a direct application. You will have the following: Law degree from an accredited law school in Democratic Republic of Congo Admitted Attorney / Licensed to practice law by an accredited regulatory body in Democratic Republic of Congo preferred but not mandatory. Minimum 3 years’ proven PQ experience in corporate law, regulatory compliance, licensing, legal risk management Experience highly desirable in mining or natural resources. Valuable additional experience in emerging markets Fluent in English is an advantage but not mandatory Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to: Preparing, in coordination with external law firms and under the supervision of the Senior Legal Counsels, the documentation relevant to corporate meetings of the Group’s DRC entities, including: notices of meeting, minutes for board meetings, general shareholders’ meetings, management and other executive committees; powers of attorney. Providing support for the organization and smooth conduct of corporate meetings, including logistical arrangements, secretariat, finalization and signature of minutes. Carrying out or monitoring formalities relating to the filing with the Trade Registry of minutes, articles of association and approved financial statements, as well as communicating decisions and documents to other relevant administrations. Ensuring that all information and documents relevant to company secretarial matters are recorded in the company’s databases, that originals are safely kept, and that follow-up tables are maintained and improved. Assisting in monitoring compliance with company law, articles of association and joint venture agreements, in order to prevent associated legal risks, anticipate decisions required from management, boards and shareholders, and maintain relationships with joint venture partners. Performing legal research and preparing legal opinions and memoranda as requested, across a broad range of areas including, notably, mining law, environmental law, corporate law, contract law, administrative law and parafiscal law. Ensuring the obtaining and maintenance of permits and authorizations relevant to the company’s activities, and monitoring compliance and reporting requirements. Assist with handling inspections and audits by the administration, analyzing defenses and risks, coordinating with other members of the department and other internal and external stakeholders the preparation of documents and information to be submitted. Implementing and maintaining procedural and administrative systems relating to legal compliance and good governance. Collecting information to be submitted as part of audits, KYC processes and due diligence exercises, and ensuring that data rooms are kept up to date. Collecting information, maintaining relevant dashboards and registers, and preparing reports to be issued to management. Assisting with the management of claims and disputes, maintenance of the litigation reports, review of claims and strategy, in coordination with the members of the department and the external advisors. Monitoring legal and regulatory developments relevant to the company’s activities, including changes in mining, environmental, corporate, tax, parafiscal and administrative regulations, assessing their potential impact on the company’s operations, and preparing summaries or updates for management as needed. Professional Registration Required: Member of an accredited legal profession regulatory body (i.e. Law Society or Bar Association) preferred but not mandatory. Work Location: The place of work will be located in Kinshasa or Lubumbashi. The finer details: When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID/passport, driver's license and qualifications. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.