Global Head Of Legal At Africa Metals & Minerals (ammc)

Job Summary

• We are is seeking an accomplished, commercially astute and strategically minded Global Head of Legal to lead our legal affairs, corporate governance, regulatory strategy and commercial legal operations across Africa and international markets.
• AMMC is an African resource company operating across mining, minerals, recycling, commodities and related industries.
• We are building an integrated resource business with global reach, connecting African resources, industries, investors and international markets.
• We are looking for a senior legal professional with extensive experience in international commercial law, cross-border transactions, corporate structuring and regulatory frameworks.
• The ideal candidate will combine legal expertise with executive leadership, commercial judgment and a strong professional network across Africa and international markets.

Key Responsibilities

Global Legal Strategy & Executive Leadership:

• Develop and lead AMMC's global legal strategy in alignment with its commercial objectives, operational activities and international expansion.
• Advise executive management on legal, corporate, regulatory and commercial matters affecting the company's operations and strategic direction.
• Establish and oversee legal frameworks, governance structures, policies and risk management systems across AMMC's business operations.
• Provide strategic legal guidance on market entry, corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, investments, joint ventures and international partnerships.
• Build and lead AMMC's legal function, managing internal legal resources, external counsel and jurisdiction-specific advisers.

International Trade & Commercial Transactions:

• Lead the legal structuring, drafting, review and negotiation of international commercial agreements, commodity contracts, strategic partnerships, joint ventures and cross-border transactions.
• Provide legal oversight for transactions involving mining, minerals, recycling, energy, petrochemicals, logistics, manufacturing, trade finance and related industries.
• Advise on international sale and purchase agreements, shipping and logistics contracts, Incoterms, payment structures, guarantees, escrow arrangements and other trade-related documentation.
• Support complex commercial negotiations with international buyers, suppliers, investors, financial institutions and strategic partners.
• Ensure that transactions are commercially sound, legally enforceable and appropriately structured to protect AMMC's interests.

Global Corporate & Regulatory Affairs:

• Oversee corporate and regulatory legal matters across African jurisdictions and international markets in which AMMC operates or intends to expand.
• Guide international market entry, business registration, licensing, regulatory approvals, corporate restructuring and compliance requirements.
• Advise on applicable laws and regulatory frameworks governing international trade, natural resources, investment, finance and cross-border business operations.
• Coordinate with local legal advisers and external law firms to ensure compliance with jurisdiction-specific legal requirements.
• Monitor relevant changes in international and domestic regulations and advise management on their potential business implications.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management:

• Lead corporate governance, statutory compliance, legal risk management and regulatory reporting across the company.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures covering anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, sanctions, data protection, conflicts of interest and other applicable compliance requirements.
• Oversee legal due diligence, transaction risk assessments, contract management and dispute prevention.
• Advise management and relevant stakeholders on legal exposure, contractual obligations and risk mitigation strategies.
• Protect AMMC's commercial interests, intellectual property, assets, confidential information and contractual rights.

Trade Finance, Investment & Strategic Partnerships:

• Provide legal oversight for trade finance and corporate financing arrangements, including letters of credit, standby letters of credit, bank guarantees, escrow agreements, security arrangements and investment documentation.
• Support capital raising, project financing, investment structuring and strategic commercial initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with international law firms, financial institutions, investors, regulators, government agencies and professional organizations.
• Support the negotiation and legal structuring of international partnerships, investment opportunities and high-value commercial transactions.
• Identify legal and institutional opportunities that can support AMMC's international expansion and long-term growth.

Dispute Resolution & External Counsel Management:

• Oversee the management of commercial disputes, international arbitration, litigation, mediation and contract enforcement matters.
• Develop strategies to prevent, manage and resolve disputes while protecting AMMC's commercial and reputational interests.
• Select, coordinate and manage external legal advisers across different jurisdictions.
• Ensure effective legal representation and consistent legal standards across AMMC's international operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or equivalent Law Degree and the relevant professional qualification to practise law.
• Current licence or formal admission to practise law in at least one country, with good standing before the relevant legal regulatory body.
• Ideally 10 - 15+ years of post-qualification legal experience, including significant responsibility in corporate, commercial, international trade, transactional or regulatory law.
• Demonstrated experience advising on complex cross-border transactions, international commercial agreements, corporate governance and legal risk management.
• Strong understanding of African business and regulatory environments, alongside practical experience with international commercial and legal frameworks.
• Proven ability to provide strategic legal advice to executive management, boards, investors or senior commercial stakeholders.
• Experience leading legal teams, managing external counsel and coordinating legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong professional reputation, integrity, discretion and sound commercial judgment.
• Ability to operate independently, manage complex priorities and deliver practical solutions in a dynamic international business environment.
• Genuine interest in African economic development, natural resources, international business and building African companies with global reach.

Professional Qualifications & Additional Advantages:

• LL.M or postgraduate qualification in International Business Law, International Trade Law, Corporate Law, Energy and Natural Resources Law, Finance Law or a related discipline.
• CIArb qualification or membership, or equivalent experience in international arbitration and dispute resolution.
• Chartered Governance qualification, such as CGI, ICSAN or an equivalent professional designation.
• Professional training or certification in compliance, anti-money laundering, sanctions or financial crime prevention, such as ICA or CAMS.
• Relevant training in international trade, trade finance or commercial contracting, including programmes offered by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
• Additional admission to practise law in multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience working with multinational corporations, international law firms, financial institutions, mining and energy companies, investors or development finance institutions.
• Established professional relationships with law firms, regulators, government institutions, investors and senior business leaders across Africa and international markets.
• Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in French, Portuguese, Arabic or other international and African languages is an advantage.

What We're Looking For:

• We are seeking more than a legal adviser.
• We want a strategic leader who can shape AMMC's global growth, protect its interests and enable the company to operate confidently across diverse markets.
• The ideal candidate will combine deep legal expertise with commercial awareness, executive judgment and the ability to build trusted relationships across different jurisdictions.
• They should be capable of navigating complex legal environments, structuring international transactions, leading negotiations and developing a legal function that supports the company's long-term ambitions.
• We welcome applications from accomplished legal professionals with established careers, as well as exceptional candidates who have demonstrated significant leadership, commercial impact and the ability to manage complex international legal matters.

Engagement & Compensation

• Performance-Based.
• The role will begin with a three-month performance-based earning period, during which compensation will be tied to agreed deliverables, performance and eligible business contributions.
• There is no fixed monthly salary during this initial period.
• A formal performance review will be conducted at the end of the initial period.
• Subject to performance, business requirements and mutual agreement, the successful candidate may transition into a full-time executive position with a fixed salary, applicable benefits and broader leadership responsibilities.
• Engagement: Performance-based, with a three-month initial earning period.
• Career Opportunity: Potential transition to a full-time executive leadership position.