Legal Counsel Assistant (m/f)

Duties

• Receive and follow up criminal reports
• Draft criminal reports and application letters to local judicial stakeholders
• Prepare weekly reports on illegal mining arrests and update case tracker
• Prepare and submit applications, letters, petitions, and other documents to local relevant authorities
• Participate in trial sessions
• Assess weekly tried cases in Montepuez courthouse and maintain an updated record
• Prepare any proceedings and reports as it may be requested by the Legal Counsel
• Coordinate and collaborate with the Protection Services Department and the Private Security Legal Advisor
• Liaise with and maintaining good relationship with the police force and courts
• Review OGM fact-finding reports and prepare counterproposals
• Review OGM Independent Panel and prepare appeals
• Review OGM settlement agreements
• Maintain an updated record of grievances under OGM assessment
• Provide day-to-day legal/commercial advice as required by the departments
• Prepare and review documents as required by the various departments
• Prepare minutes, notarize documents, and keep record
• Prepare and review a range of commercial contracts including but not limited to supplier agreements, MOUs, confidentiality agreements and terms & conditions
• Prepare Purchase Requests and keep track of services provided by external lawyers
• Assist Gemfields Group’s Legal Team with ad-hoc projects and/or initiatives as required

Requisites

• At least 3 years’ experience as a qualified lawyer gained in-house and/or at a leading law firm in Mozambique
• Previous experience in the mining or extractives industry sector preferred
• Strong understanding of Mozambican criminal and civil legislation & related legal framework
• Ability to carry his/her work out with a high level of professionalism, sensitivity, discipline, responsibility, leadership and good judgment (including when to act and when to consult on tasks)
• Must demonstrate initiative, a “can do” attitude, be practical/adaptable, and demonstrate strong organizational skills, people skills, and problem-solving ability
• Be trustworthy and diplomatic with confidential (sometimes highly confidential) or otherwise sensitive information
• Be calm and able to prioritize under pressure
• Be able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with strong attention to detail

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted