Legal and Ethics Manager

About the Job
LonAdd HR Consultancy Plc (www.lonadd.com) is a Recruitment & Outsourcing Company based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with branch offices in Dukem and Hawassa. We are looking for a competent Legal and Ethics Manager for our client Tulu Kapi Gold Mine.

This role is a permanent position on an indefinite period contract of employment.

Department – Finance

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Legal and Ethics Manager provides legal guidance and support to the Company’s management and departments to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, protect the Company’s interests, and manage legal risk. The role also encompasses contract drafting and review, corporate governance, regulatory compliance and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Legal Advisory and Compliance

Provide legal advice and guidance on a broad range of corporate, commercial, and operational matters.
Monitor changes in legislation relevant to the company’s operations and ensure timely implementation of compliance measures.
Corporate Governance

Support the Board of Directors and company secretariat functions in maintaining statutory registers, board resolutions, and corporate filings.
Advise on governance frameworks and best practices to ensure sound decision-making and accountability.
Ensure compliance with company law, shareholder agreements, and internal policies.
Monitor the implementation of anti-corruption laws and provide guidance on their execution and compliance.
Ensure ethical standards are integrated into business policies, procedures, and operations.
Promote awareness of ethical conduct, conflicts of interest, whistleblowing procedures, and compliance obligations
Conduct ethics audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments to identify potential ethical vulnerabilities.
Stay updated on legislative and regulatory changes affecting corporate ethics and governance.
Contract Management

Draft and review commercial agreements, service contracts, leases, supplier and customer agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other legal documents.
Develop and maintain contract templates, approval processes, and a central contract management system.
Support business units in ensuring contractual obligations are met and risks are minimized.
Dispute Resolution and Litigation Management

Manage and coordinate external counsel in disputes, litigation, or arbitration matters.
Handle internal investigations, claims, and settlement negotiations.
Maintain records of legal proceedings and ensure cost-effective legal management.
Risk Management

Identify potential legal risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Support the development and implementation of Company policies to minimize exposure to legal liability.
Train management and employees on key legal and compliance topics.
External Stakeholder Engagement

Liaise with regulators, government authorities, and external legal advisors.
Represent the company in legal matters, negotiations, and discussions with third parties.
Liaise with regulators, auditors, and industry bodies on ethics and compliance matters
About You
Experience Required

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in corporate governance, legal, or company secretarial functions, ideally within the mining or heavy industry sector.
Strong knowledge of corporate, contract, commercial, mining and employment law and environmental regulations.
Experience in compliance, governance, and regulatory frameworks.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and provide practical, business-oriented legal solutions.
Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Law degree; admission as an Attorney or Advocate in Ethiopia.
A recognized MBA.
Language Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication with language proficiency in English, Afaan Oromo and Amharic at the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) category C2: Mastery standard.

Competencies and Skills Required

Exceptional Organizational Skills: Ability to meticulously organize, categories, and manage multiple operation disciplines and functions.
Corporate and Mining regulatory environments: Sound understanding of Corporate and Mining regulatory environments and their interrelationships.
Excellent interpersonal and consultative skills: Ability to interact with senior people in the company and represent the company in a positive manner in the private and public sectors and to effectively present key legal or related matters to the Board and other stakeholders.
Highly Analytic and Strategic: Ability to recognizes the cause-and-effect relationships between actions, people, and processes, and anticipates their broader consequences.
Team Orientated: Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Personal Attributes

High level of integrity, discretion, and professional ethics.
A leader who through example will accommodate differing views, manage conflict and set the pace of work.
Emotionally stable and able to work in a robust and often hostile environment.
Able to take control and provide direction and guidance to senior managers.
An analytical mind, comfortable with abstract concepts and turning these into reality.
Requirement Skill

Team work

Analytical and problem-solving skills
How To Apply
Interested applicants with the appropriate qualifications and experience should submit their most recent and detailed CV only, via email to apply@lonadd.com, by putting Application for Legal and Ethics Manager in the subject box.

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted

Application Deadline: February 28, 2026