Mutanda Mining (MUMI S.A.R.L) is a mining company whose registered office is at No. 4746, Avenue Laurent Désiré Kabila, Mutoshi District, Manika Commune, City of Kolwezi. Its operating headquarters, the center of its main activities, is located about 42 km from the city of Kolwezi in the province of Lualaba in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
MUMI is hiring : « Legal Superintendent »
Number of vacancy positions : 1
Position level : Management Staff
Type of contract : Permanent contract
Job category : Superintendant
Application deadline: October 19, 2026
Main Objectives of the Position
Reporting to the Legal Manager, the Legal Superintendent is responsible for supervising legal activities at Mutanda Mining, providing legal advice to management and operational teams, and protecting the company’s interests through effective contract management, litigation oversight and regulatory compliance.
The role provides particular support to the Projects Department in drafting, reviewing, negotiating and managing contractual documents. The Legal Superintendent also supervises Legal Advisors, coordinates with external counsel and supports engagement with public authorities to ensure that company activities comply with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies.
Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
- Qualification in International Law.
- Additional studies in Management or Business would be an advantage.
- Good command of English and French, both written and spoken.
- Fluency in Swahili would be an advantage.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in litigation and related legal matters.
- Significant experience in drafting, reviewing, negotiating and managing commercial contracts.
- Experience in the mining industry, in a similar role, or within the legal department of a large private company.
- Experience coordinating legal proceedings and working with external lawyers and legal advisors.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing systems and procedures.
- Extensive experience in risk assessments and audit processes.
- Experience working in a multicultural environment.
Required Skills
- Strong analytical, legal research and problem-solving skills.
- Proven leadership and people management skills.
- Ability to coach, mentor and develop Legal Advisors.
- Strong contract drafting, review and negotiation skills.
- Sound understanding of business law, labour law and regulatory compliance.
- Proven project management and time management skills.
- Ability to identify legal risks and provide clear, practical recommendations.
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online legal research tools.
- High standards of integrity, confidentiality and professional judgement.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Willingness to work on site and undertake business travel within the country.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise site-based legal activities and provide legal advice to management, employees and operational departments.
- Lead, coach and develop Legal Advisors, ensuring the quality and timely delivery of legal support.
- Draft, review, negotiate and manage contracts, agreements and other legal documents, particularly in support of the Projects Department.
- Ensure that contractual documents comply with applicable laws, regulatory requirements and internal company policies.
- Identify legal and contractual risks and recommend appropriate measures to protect MUMI’s interests.
- Manage and monitor litigation and legal proceedings, coordinate with external counsel and maintain an up-to-date litigation register.
- Support the prevention and resolution of project-related disputes.
- Support the management and follow-up of matters involving Congolese public authorities, including tax, labour, mining, customs, transport and environmental administrations.
- Conduct legal research, prepare legal opinions and monitor legislative developments affecting the company.
- Develop and review internal policies, procedures and compliance systems to support lawful business operations.
- Collaborate with operational, Human Resources and Finance teams to integrate legal requirements into business decisions and processes.
- Work with Health, Safety and Environment teams to support legal compliance across operational activities.
- Oversee the legal aspects of health, safety and environmental incident investigations, ensuring appropriate documentation and recommendations for corrective action.
- Support procedures for reporting and managing waste-related incidents and assess their legal implications.
- Contribute to environmental governance frameworks, policies and compliance programmes.
- Review environmental clauses in contracts, permits and agreements, and support environmental due diligence for projects, acquisitions and business operations.
- Promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility and participate in relevant HSE committees and initiatives.
- Comply with Glencore’s environmental procedures and MUMI SARL’s environmental policy.
MUMI S.A.R.L 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, MUMI 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, MUMI 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, MUMI S.A.R.L 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.