Legal Associate

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal and regulatory support for AMMC’s business activities, partnerships and commercial transactions across West Africa.
• Research and advise on corporate, commercial, mining, minerals, trade, investment and regulatory frameworks in relevant jurisdictions.
• Draft, review and support negotiations for commercial contracts, supplier and buyer agreements, partnership arrangements, memoranda of understanding and other legal documents.
• Support legal due diligence, transaction structuring, risk assessments and documentation for cross-border business opportunities.
• Assist with company registration, licensing, regulatory filings, corporate governance and compliance requirements.
• Support AMMC’s engagement with government agencies, regulators, law firms, investors, industry associations and strategic partners.
• Identify legal and regulatory risks and recommend practical, commercially viable solutions.
• Coordinate with external legal advisers and local professionals across the region.
• Contribute to the development of AMMC’s internal legal processes, policies and documentation systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and current licence or formal admission to practise law in at least one of the following West African countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo
• Current membership in good standing with the relevant bar association, law society or legal regulatory body, where applicable.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment in at least one country where you are licensed to practise.
• Strong understanding of corporate and commercial law, contract drafting, regulatory compliance and business operations.
• Excellent legal research, drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with regional and international stakeholders.
• Professional integrity, discretion and the ability to handle confidential commercial information.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• An interest in international business, trade, mining, minerals, energy, natural resources or investment.

Additional Advantage:

• Experience in cross-border transactions, international trade, mining and natural resources, energy, project finance or foreign investment.
• Experience advising businesses operating across multiple West African jurisdictions.
• Postgraduate qualifications or professional training in corporate law, international business law, arbitration or compliance.
• Established professional relationships with law firms, regulators, government institutions, investors or business leaders in West Africa.
• Fluency in English or French; proficiency in Portuguese or other relevant regional languages is an advantage.