Mining, Energy & Metals
LEGAL ASSOCIATE
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Africa Metals & Minerals is an African resource company operating across mining, minerals, recycling, technology, and global commodity markets.
We are building an integrated ecosystem that connects African resources, businesses, and people to wider regional and international opportunities. Our work combines resource development, technology, commercial infrastructure, and sustainable value creation to help strengthen Africa’s position across the global resource value chain.
At AMMC, we believe Africa should play a greater role in shaping, developing, and benefiting from its natural resources. We are building practical systems that create access, support enterprise, strengthen local participation, and deliver long-term value across the continent.
Our team brings together ambitious professionals, industry operators, innovators, and purpose-driven builders who are passionate about solving African challenges and creating globally competitive businesses.
Our mission is to build a stronger, more connected, and more inclusive African resource ecosystem—creating value from the ground up and expanding opportunities for Africans across the continent.
Staffing capacity
100+ people
Industry
Mining, Energy & Metals
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LEGAL ASSOCIATE
Performance-Based | Remote / Hybrid | Nigeria & International
Africa Metals & Minerals (AMMC) is seeking a driven and commercially minded Legal Associate to support our expanding legal, corporate and commercial operations across Africa and international markets.
AMMC is an African resource company operating across mining, minerals, recycling, commodities and related industries. We are building an integrated business with a growing network of buyers, suppliers, investors, strategic partners and international stakeholders. We are looking for a legal professional who can contribute to this growth through sound legal judgment, practical problem-solving and a strong understanding of commercial realities.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review and support the negotiation of commercial contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding and other legal documents.
- Conduct legal research and provide support on corporate, commercial, regulatory and international trade matters.
- Assist with legal due diligence, transaction documentation and risk assessments for business relationships and commercial opportunities.
- Support corporate governance, compliance procedures, regulatory filings and the maintenance of legal records.
- Review and support agreements involving buyers, suppliers, agents, logistics providers, investors and strategic partners.
- Provide legal and commercial support to management across the company’s operations and business development activities.
- Coordinate with external legal advisers, regulatory bodies and other professional stakeholders when required.
- Identify potential legal risks and recommend practical, commercially sound solutions.
- Contribute to the development of AMMC’s internal legal processes, policies and documentation systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and qualification to practise law in Nigeria (B.L.).
- Membership in good standing with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
- Strong legal research, drafting, analytical and communication skills.
- An understanding of corporate and commercial law, contract management and regulatory compliance.
- Strong attention to detail, professional integrity and the ability to handle confidential information.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- A commercially minded approach and an interest in business, international trade, mining, minerals, energy or natural resources.
Additional Advantage
- Experience in corporate and commercial law, international trade, project finance, mining, energy, natural resources or cross-border transactions.
- A postgraduate qualification or relevant professional training in a related legal or commercial field.
- Experience working with businesses, law firms, investors, regulators or international partners.
- Strong professional networks within Nigeria, Africa or international legal and business communities.
Engagement & Compensation
This role begins with a three-month performance-based earning period, during which compensation will be tied to agreed performance deliverables and eligible business contributions. There is no fixed monthly salary during this initial period.
Following a performance review, candidates who demonstrate strong capability, initiative and value to the company may be considered for a transition to a salaried position, with expanded responsibilities and further career opportunities within AMMC.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who sees law as more than documentation and compliance—a professional who understands how legal expertise can enable businesses to grow, structure transactions, manage risk and build lasting commercial relationships.
The ideal candidate is proactive, ambitious, adaptable and interested in contributing to an African company with regional and international reach. We welcome applications from both emerging legal professionals with strong potential and experienced associates looking to take on broader commercial responsibilities.
Location & Work Arrangement
- Location: Nigeria / International
- Work Arrangement: Remote / Hybrid, depending on operational requirements
- Engagement: Performance-based, with a three-month initial earning period
- Opportunity: Potential transition to a salaried role following performance review
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV and a brief cover letter in PDF format to [Insert Application Email], using “Legal Associate – Application” as the subject line.
In your cover letter, briefly outline the value you can bring to AMMC, your relevant legal or commercial experience, and what you would aim to contribute during your first 90 days.
Africa Metals & Minerals (AMMC)
Building African resource and commercial infrastructure for regional and global markets.
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