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Senior Legal Counsel — Commercial & Mining

Mopani Copper Mines · Kitwe, Zambia · Onsite · ZMW35,000 - ZMW55,000/year
Corporation 1001-5000 employees
0 Applicants · 26 Views · Posted 31 days ago
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Position Overview

Location: Kitwe, Zambia Zambia flag
Compensation: ZMW35,000 - ZMW55,000/year
Position: Senior
Type: Job
Practice Area: Oil and Gas Law
Remote: No
Posted:
Deadline: May 18, 2026

Job Description

Mopani Copper Mines plc seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to lead all commercial and mining legal matters for its Kitwe-based operations. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will oversee mining licence compliance, government relations, major procurement contracts and corporate governance for this ZCCM-IH controlled mining company.

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Responsibilities

  • Lead all mining licence and regulatory compliance matters with MMDA
  • Oversee commercial contracts, EPC agreements and supplier negotiations
  • Manage external counsel and litigation portfolio
  • Advise the Board and Managing Director on legal risk

Requirements

  • LLB plus LLM or equivalent; mining law expertise preferred
  • Minimum 7 years post-admission experience including 3+ years in mining
  • Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills

Compensation

ZMW35,000 - ZMW55,000/year

Practice Area

Position

Senior

Application Deadline

May 18, 2026

Employment Type

Full time

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