Legal Officer

DPM Metals Inc. is a Canadian-based, international mining company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, mining, and processing of precious metals properties. DPM operates across Bulgaria, Namibia, Serbia and Ecuador with headquarters in Toronto, Canada.

For the needs of our Operations department in Belgrade, we are currently looking to recruit a candidate for the Legal Officer position in our local subsidiary DPM AVALA doo Beograd.

Role Purpose:

The main objective of the Legal Officer/Lawyer is to provide day-to-day legal support to the company’s operations and legal coordinator. 

Description of responsibilities:

• Monitors and applies legal regulations in company operations and aligns company operations with regulations and internal policies and procedures;
• Preparation of draft versions of the agreements, general and individual legal acts (decisions, regulations, etc.) or review of company’s documents and contracts prepared by others;
• Assistance with employment related matters and support with obtaining work and residence permits for foreign nationals in Serbia;
• Identify legal issues and provides overall legal support to all sectors in the company;
• Provide support to management and other employees in interpreting regulations and laws and provides legal advice related to business operations;
• Represent the company and appears in formal procedures, represents the company in front of the state authorities and third parties in accordance with the received instructions and in coordination with external advisors and law offices;
• Manage all litigation matters (including community disputes);
• Maintenance of all exploration and exploitation permits;
• Represents the company in mining permitting process;
• Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment;
• Provides administrative support (management of the database and archive of contracts and corporate documents, keeps records of judicial and administrative processes and keeps records of other data and databases);
• Participate in all workshops organized by legal/compliance department;
• In line with the immediate superior’s request, the employee performs other tasks that are in accordance with his knowledge, skills, abilities and qualifications;
• Coordination and cooperation with external legal advisors.
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Requirements:

• University degree in Law with relevant working experience;
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience; Experience in the Mining or / and Exploration industries will be an advantage;
• Knowledge of Law on Mining and Geological Exploration will be an advantage;
• Knowledge of Law on Environmental Protection will be an advantage;
• Bar exam;
• Fluency in English;
• Knowledge of the Serbian legal system, expertise in corporate and commercial law;
• Knowledge of applicable legislation incl. corporate law, competition law, environmental law, mining law, tax law, labour law, etc.
• Confident user of computers and office software packages;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Driving license – desirable.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to join a fast-growing and well-established company;
• Personal development in a motivated team of professionals;
• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DPM Avala salary scale;

If you recognize yourself in this position, please send us motivational letter and CV in English. Only shortlisted candidates will be approached.

All applications will be considered under the terms and conditions of confidentiality in accordance with the regulations of personal data protection.