Due Diligence Coordinator (Legal, Tax & Insurance)

About the role

A leading port operator in Sierra Leone, with a 100% right to operate its container terminal and a 20% equity stake held by the Government of Sierra Leone, is hiring a permanent Due Diligence Coordinator in Freetown. The coordinator oversees daily legal screening across the company's digital platforms, covering sanctions screening, sponsorship vetting and general legal support so that third-party engagements and business operations comply with international regulations, internal policies and contractual obligations.

Key responsibilities

• Due diligence screening: screen suppliers, clients, intermediaries, truckers and sponsors daily using the required Risk and Compliance Management and Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) software, and review and validate integrity forms, supporting documents and due diligence questionnaires.
• Monitor and update third-party status in the platform, escalating high-risk or non-compliant cases to HQ, and ensure onboarding, evaluation and approval/rejection follow group policies and international regulations.
• Sponsorship and philanthropy screening: vet partners for compliance and ensure sponsorship agreements contain compliance and sanctions clauses.
• Sanctions and export control screening: screen against OFAC, EU, UN, UK, SECO and other lists, advise on export control procedures (goods, end-use, licensing) and respond to suspected or confirmed violations.
• General legal support: draft, review and negotiate contracts with compliance, anti-corruption and sanctions clauses, and give advice on day-to-day operations, risk mitigation and regulatory developments.
• Documentation and reporting: keep accurate records of screening and compliance activities and prepare regular reports on compliance status, risk assessments and legal issues.
• Training and awareness: deliver or support training on sanctions, export controls and compliance, and promote a culture of compliance and ethics.

Required profile

• Law degree and qualification to practice law.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in law or corporate legal roles, compliance, preferably in an international or logistics environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, with strong ethical standards and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of international computer systems.