Vacancy title:
Legal and Compliance Specialist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Lawyers & Lobbyists]

Jobs at:
Trinity Metals

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 22 2025

Duty Station:
Rwanda | Kigali | Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 11 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

5. Under the direction of the Group General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer (GC&CCO), the Legal Compliance Specialist (LCS) plays a critical role in ensuring the Company’s adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. The role promotes a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability, while proactively managing legal and compliance risks that could impact the Company’s reputation or financial standing.

6. Responsibilities:

• I. Legal Advisory & Documentation
• Draft, review, and analyze contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Provide legal opinions and guidance on matters related to corporate law, procurement, taxation, and mining.
• Identify legal risks and recommend timely mitigation strategies.
• Support the development and periodic review of internal policies to ensure legal and regulatory alignment.

II. Compliance Oversight

• Conduct ongoing compliance monitoring and report any breaches or violations.
• Investigate compliance incidents and support enforcement actions.
• Deliver annual and ad hoc compliance training across the organization.
• Assist in the implementation and enhancement of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) programs.

III. Governance & Reporting

• Maintain statutory registers including litigation, legal, conflict of interest, and gifts registers.
• Assist the Company Secretary in managing board affairs and governance documentation.
• Prepare and submit statutory reports.
• Ensure accurate filing and record-keeping of legal and compliance documents (both digital and physical).

IV. Stakeholder Engagement & Enforcement

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Collaborate with the Asset Protection department to lodge and follow up on legal complaints
• Monitor and report on cases related to illegal mining in coordination with RIB and NPPA.

V. Data Protection & Ethics

• Ensure the Company’s data protection practices comply with applicable regulations.
• Identify and manage potential conflicts of interest in line with ethical standards.

VI. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Provide legal and compliance support to other departments as needed.
• Work closely with the Internal Audit function to ensure alignment and complementarity.
• Participate in internal audits, compliance reviews, and due diligence exercises.

VII. Continuous Improvement & Special Projects

• Stay informed on industry trends, legal developments, and regulatory changes.
• Contribute to special projects and initiatives in response to evolving business and regulatory needs.

7. Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in law.
• Master’s degree or professional certification in compliance or corporate governance is an asset.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in legal and compliance roles, preferably in the mining or corporate sector.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• High ethical standards and attention to detail.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Please submit the following documents in a single file attachment for Human Resources Office. Indicating which position, you are applying for and addressed to the General Manager of Trinity Nyakabingo Mine Ltd.

1. Application letter/A cover letter setting out briefly the candidate’s motivation and suitability for the position not more than 1 page,
2. A Curriculum Vitae- maximum 3 pages,
3. The name, position and contact number for three references, one of them being from your recent employer, preferably your direct Supervisor.
4. A copy of education and training certificates/diplomas/degrees
5. Any pertinent recommendation letter that the candidate may wish to add.
6. A copy of relevant work certificates.
7. A copy of ID

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