JOB ADVERTISEMENT: LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Piran Rwanda Limited (“Piran”) is a mining Company focused on producing and exploring Tin, Tantalum, and Lithium in Rwanda. Piran is currently looking for a highly motivated and committed Administration and Legal Compliance personnel.
LOCATION: Musha-Rwamagana
REPORTS TO: General Manager
JOB GRADE: C3
JOB PURPOSE: Under the General Guidance and leadership of the Group Legal Counsel, The Legal & Compliance Officer will be mainly responsible for ensuring Legal and Regulatory compliance with Company records keeping and Contract management, as well as relevant legal administration and support
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain the Legal Register and the Compliance Register of the company and update them whenever there are legislative or contractual changes
- Assist in preparing and/or reviewing business contracts and other company documents.
- Assist in the negotiation and settlement of claims and disputes in a manner that safeguards the company’s interests.
- Serve as a focal point for the Due Diligence processes conducted by external stakeholders and on the company subcontractors and keep the required documentation ready and updated
- Draft and lodge complaints against illegal miners and buyers using legal terminology and laws and work for hand in hand with the security department on those issues
- Follow up on cases related to illegal mining at both the Rwanda Investigation Bureau and Prosecution levels and update the Group Legal and Compliance Manager and the Piran-Rwanda General Manager on the progress.
- Liaise with the local government entities, and communities we operate in on various legal and compliance as well as social matters and maintain a professional awareness of subjects related to the company business.
- Attend community and local stakeholders’ meetings and take minutes and work closely with the General Manager on these matters
- Draft various legal documents, correspondences, and reports
- Keep records/filing of Company legal and compliance documents both soft and hard copies
- Support the HR Team in labor law-related issues when required
- Compliance with all Company Policies and Procedures.
- Carry out any other duties assigned by Management
Job Requirements: The Legal & Compliance personnel should have the following education, experience, and Skills:
- Bachelor of Laws (LL. B)
- Minimum of 3 years of postgraduate experience in a similar or related task.
- Knowledge of applicable legislation
- Capable of working in a matrix structure
- The ability to see the big picture and an I can do attitude
- Act in an ethical, transparent, and morally defensible manner, including highlighting unethical practices.
- Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing with proficiency in the English language.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and sound rational judgments
- Creativity, imagination, and initiative
- Exhibit strong problem-solving and research skills.
- Business awareness and a good knowledge of Rwandan laws.
- Previous experience in compliance and community relations is an added value
- Teamwork, self-management, and alignment with company values are required
- Must be a person with a growth-mindset with and a can-do attitude
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications and attach the below documents (in one PDF document) via email to recruitment.piran@trinity-metals.com.
- A motivation letter addressed to; General Manager explaining your suitability for the position,
- A Curriculum Vitae- maximum 3 pages,
- The name, position, and contact number of three references, one of them being from your recent employer, preferably your supervisor.
- A copy of education and training certificates/diplomas/degrees
- Any pertinent recommendation letter that the candidate may wish to add.
- A copy of relevant work certificates.
- A copy of ID
Submission of Applications deadline
- The deadline for Application is on Tuesday 13th September at 5:00pm
- The applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
- For other inquiries please contact HR office on 0789312308
Only applicants fulfilling the requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 2-5 days after the deadline, consider your application unsuccessful.
Done at Musha, on 6th September 2022
