Compliance Officer / Senior Legal Counsel – Conakry, Guinea

About the role

We are seeking a qualified Compliance Officer / Senior Legal Counsel to lead legal and compliance activities for a major project in Conakry, Guinea. The role combines legal advisory, contract management, and compliance oversight across mining, labor, environmental and local content regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Track, interpret and ensure compliance with Guinean and West African laws, especially in mining, labor, environmental and local content areas.
• Design and maintain a project‑specific compliance management system covering personnel, operations and community relations.
• Draft, review and revise major contracts (EPC, procurement, logistics, service agreements) and mitigate legal risks.
• Support cross‑border disputes, participate in international arbitration and mediation.
• Conduct anti‑corruption, anti‑money‑laundering and export‑control reviews and implement an early‑warning risk mechanism.
• Maintain effective communication with Guinean authorities, local law firms and partners.
• Organise legal training for Chinese and expatriate teams and promote cross‑cultural integration.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in law from a recognised French or EU university.
• Admission to the French Bar or a common‑law bar (e.g., England & Wales, New York) preferred.
• Fluent in French and English; basic Chinese is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years experience at a reputable international law firm, preferably supporting large‑scale infrastructure or engineering projects.
• Familiarity with West African legal environments and strong knowledge of international commercial law, corporate governance, compliance investigations and cross‑border dispute resolution.
• Ability to work under pressure, adapt to overseas assignments and travel frequently.

Required skills

• Legal drafting and contract negotiation
• Compliance management (anti‑corruption, AML, export controls)
• International arbitration and mediation

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a high‑impact project in West Africa.
• Professional development in cross‑cultural legal environments.
• Competitive compensation package.