Director of Legal Services

The Mining and Minerals Regulatory Authority (MMRA), the mining sector regulator in Malawi, was established under the Mines and Minerals Act of 2019 and the enactment of the Mines and Minerals Act No. 25 of 2023, with the mandate to regulate the mineral sector in the development and utilization of mineral resources in line with sustainable development principles and practices for the benefit of Malawians. MMRA’s vision is to be a steward of mineral resources for sustainable national prosperity.

To fulfil the mandate and vision effectively and efficiently, MMRA invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Director of Legal Services for a period of three (3) years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

Job Title: Director of Legal Services
Grade: MR2
Reporting to: Director General
Location: Legal Services Directorate
Responsible for: Legal Counsel

Purpose of the Job
To provide strategic legal counsel and governance support to ensure that the Authority’s business is transacted according to the Mines Act and laws of Malawi and other relevant legal frameworks.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
– Developing Directorate plans, programmes, projects and budgets based on priorities within allocated resources.
– Assisting with the development, monitoring and review of policies, plans, strategies, procedures and systems relating to legal matters.
– Formulating, implementing and monitoring short-term and long-term legal strategies for mining regulation.
– Ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and statutory compliance of all corporate legal records, including Board Pack and official documents.
– Providing guidance and advising the Board and the Authority on mining and minerals related laws in respect to the business transactions.
– Actively participating in the development and review of laws pertaining to the sector.
– Providing and monitoring the implementation of enforcement claims and litigation process.
– Managing the engagement of external legal counsel for litigation and specialised legal services.
– Representing the Authority in all legal dealings, including dispute resolution, contract negotiations and litigation.
– Evaluating the legality of documents issued or approved by the Authority such as licences, codes and orders.
– Undertaking legal research, vetting legal opinions, and providing legal advice.
– Preparing, reviewing, and drafting agreements, including international conventions analysis.
– Directing and supervising members of staff in the Directorate to achieve efficient and effective work plans.

Minimum Education Qualifications and Experience
– Master’s Degree in Law and a Bachelor’s Degree (LLB) from an accredited institution recognised under the National Council for Higher Education Act.
– Must be a practising lawyer admitted to the bar and a member of the Malawi Law Society.
– A minimum of five (5) years’ working experience in handling legal matters in a corporate environment or similar setting.

How to Apply
Interested persons should submit their application together with copies of relevant certificates, National Identity, and Curriculum Vitae with names and addresses of three traceable referees to:

The Comptroller of Statutory Corporations
P.O. Box 30061
Capital City
Lilongwe 3

The closing date for receiving applications is 13 November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.

MMRA is an equal opportunity employer.