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Legal & Regulatory Consultant – Somaliland Jobs in Hargeisa, Woqooyi Galbeed, Somalia at Morgan Vantage Group Pte Ltd
Title: Legal & Regulatory Consultant – Somaliland
Company: Morgan Vantage Group Pte Ltd
Location: Hargeisa, Woqooyi Galbeed, Somalia
About MVG and RegalEarth Group
Morgan Vantage Group Pte Ltd (MVG) is a Singapore-headquartered boutique investment firm specializing in cross-border M&A and strategic capital solutions across Asia-Pacific and global markets. We partner with corporates, founders, and investor-backed businesses on complex transactions, market entry, and long-term value creation.
MVG collaborates with a curated network of family offices, institutional investors, and strategic partners to provide access to long-term capital and cross-border opportunities. In addition to advisory services, we actively support transaction structuring, investment positioning, and direct engagement between companies and capital providers—including capital markets and investor relations activities through our Hong Kong-based affiliate.
We position ourselves as a long-term strategic partner, combining capital, global connectivity, and operational insight to help companies scale regionally and expand globally.
MVG's Role with RegalEarth Group:MVG serves as the dedicated management company for RegalEarth Group, a Dubai-based mining capital firm. In this capacity, MVG oversees strategic direction, corporate governance, and operational management for RegalEarth's portfolio and project companies.
We are currently supporting one of RegalEarth's project companies in hiring for this critical on-the-ground role in Somaliland.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Legal & Compliance Consultant will serve as the local legal advisor for the Company’s mining and corporate operations in Somaliland. This hybrid, part-time consulting role is designed for an experienced legal professional capable of independently managing legal and regulatory matters while coordinating closely with the Hong Kong Legal & Compliance Department.
The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with Somaliland laws, government regulations, contractual obligations, and internal corporate governance standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Legal Advisory
- Provide practical, actionable legal advice on all local laws and regulations affecting the Company’s operations.
- Monitor and interpret new legislation and regulatory developments impacting mining and foreign investment.
- Advise management on legal risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
- Support corporate governance initiatives and ensure adherence to internal legal compliance protocols.
Regulatory & Compliance
- Track legal and regulatory changes relevant to mining, labor, immigration, taxation, environmental compliance, and corporate registration.
- Assist in obtaining, renewing, and maintaining permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals.
- Conduct internal compliance reviews and legal risk assessments.
- Ensure that all operations are consistent with Company policies and applicable local laws.
Contract Management
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
- Review government contracts, service agreements, procurement contracts, and vendor documentation.
- Support dispute prevention efforts and manage legal documentation across the organization.
Government & External Relations
- Serve as the primary liaison with government ministries, regulatory authorities, legal institutions, and external counsel.
- Coordinate legal submissions, official correspondence, and regulatory filings.
- Support negotiations involving regulatory authorities and key strategic stakeholders.
Mining Legal Support
- Advise on legal issues related to mining licenses, concession agreements, exploration rights, land access, environmental obligations, and mining regulations.
- Support legal due diligence for mining projects and related investments.
Reporting & Coordination
- Prepare legal opinions, compliance reports, and regulatory updates for internal stakeholders.
- Report directly to the Hong Kong Legal & Compliance Department.
- Coordinate with management teams in Somaliland, Dubai, and Singapore on legal matters as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) or equivalent.
- Admission to practice law in Somaliland is highly preferred.
Experience
- Minimum of 7 years of post-qualification legal experience.
- In-depth knowledge of Somaliland’s legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Proven experience advising corporate or international clients.
- Previous legal experience in the mining, natural resources, energy, infrastructure, or extractive industries is highly desirable.
- Experience working with government authorities and regulatory agencies is an advantage.
Skills
- Excellent legal drafting and contract review capabilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
- High ethical standards and professional integrity.
- Comfortable working in an international, multicultural environment.
Languages
- Fluent English (written and spoken) is required.
- Proficiency in Somali is mandatory.
- Arabic is an advantage.
WORKING ARRANGEMENT
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Part-time consulting engagement.
- Flexible working hours based on project requirements.
- Attendance at government meetings and project sites as needed.
- Occasional travel within Somaliland.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
Reports To:
Head of Legal & Compliance
Works Closely With:
- RegalEarth Somaliland Project Team
- Executive Management Dubai Office
- Operations Department
- External Counsel
- Government Authorities and Regulatory Agencies
COMPENSATION
- Competitive consulting fee commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Flexible engagement structure.
- Opportunity to support high-impact international mining and investment projects.
- Long-term consulting relationship with a growing international organization.
PREFERRED CANDIDATE PROFILE
We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate:
- A minimum of 7 years of legal practice.
- Strong expertise in Somaliland local law.
- Prior legal experience in the mining or natural resources sector.
- Experience supporting international companies or foreign investors.
- Excellent English communication and legal drafting skills.
- The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with overseas legal teams.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to submit their detailed CV/Resume, current and expected salary, and earliest available start date.
Please send applications to: [email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussions.
