Legal Assistant – Corporate Governance and Permitting

About the role

Ivanhoe Mines DRC Sarl, a Congolese mining company with offices in Lubumbashi and Kinshasa, is looking for a Legal Assistant to advise on corporate governance, regulatory and permitting matters across all mining project stages, from exploration and development to mine production. The role involves drafting corporate documentation, mining rights and permitting applications, and regulatory opinions.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, with external law firms and under the supervision of Senior Legal Counsel, documentation for corporate meetings such as meeting notices, minutes, powers of attorney and shareholder resolutions.
• Support the organisation of corporate meetings, including logistics, secretariat and signing of minutes.
• Handle filings with the Trade Registry and keep company secretarial records safe and up to date.
• Monitor compliance with company law, articles of association and joint venture agreements, and help manage claims and disputes with external advisors.
• Carry out legal research and prepare opinions and memoranda on mining, environmental, corporate, contract, administrative and parafiscal law.
• Obtain and maintain permits and authorisations, and monitor compliance and reporting requirements.
• Assist with inspections and audits, KYC and due diligence, and keep data rooms and dashboards current.
• Collect information for management reports and track legal and regulatory developments.

Required profile

• Degree in law from an accredited law school in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Admitted attorney or licensed to practice law preferred but not mandatory.
• At least 3 years of proven experience in corporate law, regulatory compliance, licensing or legal risk management; mining or natural resources experience highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Professional registration with a legal profession regulatory body (e.g. Law Society or Bar Association) preferred but not mandatory.

Applications must be sent by PDF CV and certified copies of ID, driver's licence and qualifications. The role is based in Kinshasa or Lubumbashi.