Legal And Compliance Specialist at Trinity Metals

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Legal And Compliance Specialist

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Employer: Trinity Metals

Employment: Full-Time | Permanent

Place of Work: Rulindo District - Rwanda

Posted date: 3 hours ago

Deadline: August, 22/2025 (11 days left)

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Position Overview

1. Position/Job Title: Legal and Compliance Specialist
2. Job Grade: D1
3. Department: Legal and Compliance
4. Reports To: General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

Job Brief

1. 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.

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.

VIII. 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.

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How to apply

Please submit the following documents in a single file attachment to the e-mail address: recruitment.nyakabingo@trinity-metals.com 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

The deadline for Application is 22/8/ 2025.

The applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.

For other inquiries, please contact HR Office on +250791345409 during working hours

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