LEGAL COUNSEL

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION: 

The Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal and compliance support by working closely with internal and external teams, to ensure MMG Khoemacau’s steady operations and the sustainable advancement of mineral resource development and expansion projects. This role is responsible for managing all legal affairs, assessing legal and compliance risks, and delivering practical, solution-oriented advice aligned with MMG policies, applicable laws, and strategic objectives.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your key accountabilities include:

• Supporting the engagement of the most appropriate external counsel, having regard to the nature of each case and the company’s internal approval procedures.
• Working closely with internal teams and external counsel to manage dispute resolution matters, including administrative disputes, commercial contract disputes, labour disputes, and other litigation and arbitration matters.
• Assisting with the structuring, reviewing and implementing material project-related agreements and documentation, including but not limited to investment, financing, and internal restructuring arrangements, while coordinating with external counsel where necessary.
• Identifying legal and compliance risks associated with projects and special initiatives, and providing timely, practical legal support to internal stakeholders as required.
• Maintaining and managing the company’s constitutional documents (including Articles of Association) and statutory registration records; liaising closely with external counsel and corporate secretarial service providers.
• Preparing and drafting Board papers and related corporate governance documentation, while assisting the Board to operate in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal governance requirements.
• Supporting the administration and standardisation of Board governance processes and documentation, including the proper preparation, filing, maintenance and retention of Board and internal decision-making records.
• Supporting Group Legal in the prompt review of Connected Transaction/ related party transactions to ensure compliance with applicable listing rules and joint venture governance requirements.
• Supporting the implementation of shareholder-mandated compliance requirements at site level, including anti-corruption compliance, personal data protection, and other compliance matters required under shareholder governance and regulatory frameworks.
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and related documentation, including assessing suppliers’ proposed amendments to the company’s standard templates, preparing bespoke and supplemental agreements, advising internal stakeholders on contractual provisions and associated legal risks, and providing ongoing legal support during contract implementation where required.
• Assisting with other legal, compliance and corporate governance matters as required from time to time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law or related field obtained in Botswana or South Africa
• Postgraduate qualifications would be advantageous
• Admitted to practice law in Botswana; dual admission to practice law in South Africa would be advantageous
•  Minimum of 5 years’ legal experience
• Experience in the mining industry will be an advantage
• Sound knowledge of corporate, commercial, civil, mining and labour laws applicable in Botswana or South Africa.