Senior Legal Counsel Litigation

Kamoto Copper Company Société Anonyme, KCC SA in acronym, is a Congolese company operating in Kolwezi, capital of the province of Lualaba, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

KCC SA exploits copper and cobalt ores on a large scale. It includes an underground mine, open-pit mines and integrated metallurgical facilities. The operation has one of the largest copper reserves in the world, with a current life of over 25 years.

As an industrial mining company, we provide safe workplaces and support the sustainable development of the local economy. We maintain a constructive and open dialogue with the communities that host us, as well as with the provincial and national government.

Job description.

Under the supervision of the Litigation Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting the litigation manager in reducing the company's litigation risks, by providing expert legal advice and overseeing the procedural and substantive aspects of each dispute involving KCC. As a legal expert, the senior legal counsel Litigation will work closely with the various relevant departments of KCC as well as with external advisors, including lawyers.

He/She will have, among other things, the following essential functions (non-exhaustive):

•    Analyze and monitor all KCC litigation: Review legal opinions from external counsel, assess possible contexts and outcomes, and formulate recommendations;
•    Research relevant legislation and business information: Assess the validity of claims, particularly pre-litigation, and present the strategy to management;
•    Identify and supervise internal corrective actions: Propose corrective measures and monitor their implementation validated by management;
•    Work closely with internal stakeholders: Obtain all information related to business activities within the required timeframes;
•    Manage litigation documentation : Ensure all documents are properly archived and easily accessible;
•    Anticipate disputes and take proactive measures : Prepare and plan the management of potential conflicts;
•    Participate in negotiations with external lawyers: Act as an interface between KCC and opposing parties during negotiations;
•    Oversee ongoing litigation: Track all files, coordinate legal and logistical support, and communicate with external counsel;
•    Represent the company when needed: Be present in court to support external counsel and ensure KCC is properly represented;
•    Maintain an up-to-date register of disputes and report to management: Provide a weekly bilingual (French/English) report on the progress of files.

Job requirements .

Qualifications and experience.

•    Hold a bachelor's degree in law (minimum 5 years of study);
•    Have at least 6 years of experience as a lawyer or company legal advisor specializing in private litigation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC);
•    Have experience in the mining industry, which would be a major asset;

•    Fluent in French, English and Swahili.

Technical skills

•    Master the laws applicable in the DRC, including OHADA law, tax legislation and local legal procedures;
•    Knowledge of relevant corporate litigation laws, including mining law, environmental law, civil law and labor law;
•    Be an expert in the Congolese judicial system, including procedural law and judicial structures.

Attitudes / Behaviors.

•    Sense of urgency and stress management: Strict adherence to deadlines, ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to changing situations.
•    Analytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to analyze complex situations, define strategies and find effective solutions.
•    Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Excellent ability to influence, persuade, negotiate, as well as communicate and present clearly.
•    Reliability, proactivity and professional ethics: Motivation, professional conscience, rigor in personal ethics, and commitment to acting proactively.
•    Organization, leadership and emotional intelligence: Ability to plan, organize, manage teams, demonstrate cultural sensitivity and emotional intelligence.

KCC SA does not accept applications submitted by people under the age of eighteen (18). In accordance with article 1 of the Labor Code of the Democratic Republic of Congo, KCC SA receives all applications without distinction or discrimination. However, as part of its Equal Opportunity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program, applications from women are strongly encouraged.

In accordance with our Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct, KCC SA or its employees do not receive any remuneration or benefits of any kind at any stage of the recruitment process. Violators are subject to legal action.

Any act or attempt of bribery related to this job application must be reported via the Glencore Group Raising Concerns Programme channels. Please scan the QR code to access the channels.

Furthermore, KCC SA pursues the objective of a transparent, fair and equitable recruitment process and, therefore, does not tolerate any interference or intervention in any way whatsoever in its recruitment process. Any failure on this point will result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate concerned.