zambold
Legal Counsel
At a Glance
- Location
- Lusaka
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Posted
- 2026-03-11T17:09:08-04:00
Key Requirements
Domain Knowledge
- Legal
- Mining
Requirements
Experience providing legal service to one of the top corporations in Zambia (for example, a leading bank, mining company, or other leading corporation with the highest standards);
Experience leading teams of attorneys and staff;
Location: KoBold Metals Zambia corporate headquarters, Lusaka, Zambia.
Locations on the Copperbelt and remote roles will also be considered.
Responsibilities
Play a leading role in developing the Legal Department in one of Zambia’s top mineral exploration and mining companies, as we scale up to run exploration programs throughout Zambia and open a world-class mine
Develop the company’s legal functions, including but not limited to contract drafting and management, legal entity management, employment matters, compliance with laws and contracts, and many other areas as the company’s legal functions grow;
Create processes and policies to help build a high-functioning legal department;
Hire and supervise outside counsel across many subject areas and jurisdictions;
Represent the company in negotiations in Zambia and Southern Africa;
Review, draft, and advise on complex transactions spanning multiple jurisdictions;
About the Company
KoBold Metals Zambia Limited is the leading Zambian-led mineral exploration company exploring for the ore deposits that will become the next generation of new mines in Zambia. KoBold Metals Zambia is the Zambian affiliate of KoBold Metals, a global company that invents and applies artificial intelligence to find mineral deposits worldwide.
KoBold Metals Zambia is building a rapidly growing team of Zambian geologists, operators, and executives to find and develop exploration opportunities and mineral resources drawing upon KoBold’s technology and the expertise of colleagues worldwide. In the Copperbelt at Chililabombwe, KoBold Metals Zambia is developing the Mingomba deposit into a world-class mine.