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Hélder Maleiane

Hélder Maleiane

Lawyer

Highest degree :

Bachelors

Field of study :

LAW

Location :

Maputo

Citizenships :

Mozambican

Experience :

5 Year(s)

Countries :

Mozambique

Gender :

Male

Sectors :

legal

Human Resources

Qualified Lawyer admitted to the Mozambican Bar Association, with over five years’ experience in legal advisory, regulatory compliance, corporate governance and transactional legal work within a multinational operating environment. Proven ability to provide independent, risk-based legal advice, draft and negotiate commercial agreements, support governance structures and manage compliance frameworks. Experienced in working autonomously and collaboratively across multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, with a strong commitment to integrity, sound judgement and professional excellence.

Experience

Legal & Insurance Specialist

Maputo

DP World Maputo

December 2023

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Present

Provide legal advisory support on corporate, commercial, regulatory and labour law matters within a multinational operating environment, delivering independent, risk-based advice to management and business units. Draft, review, negotiate and finalise a broad range of legal agreements, including service contracts, lease agreements, memoranda of understanding and other commercial instruments. Conduct regular compliance checks to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations and internal Group policies and procedures, identifying gaps and coordinating corrective actions. Implement and monitor legal and regulatory compliance controls, including tracking legislative developments and supporting internal audits and regulatory inspections. Identify, assess and advise on legal and compliance risks, contributing to risk mitigation strategies and sound decision-making. Support corporate governance and company secretariat functions, including coordination of Board and Board Committee meetings, preparation of board packs and resolutions, maintenance of statutory registers, and advice on compliance with by-laws and shareholders’ agreements. Lead and support disciplinary processes, ensuring procedural fairness, legal compliance and alignment with internal disciplinary frameworks and labour legislation. Facilitate compliance awareness initiatives and training on areas such as anti-bribery, anti-trust, economic and trade sanctions, data protection and ethical conduct. Liaise with regulators, internal audit, external legal counsel, insurers and other stakeholders during inspections, reviews, negotiations and dispute resolution processes. Oversee corporate insurance programmes, including policy renewals, coverage assessments, claims management and engagement with brokers and underwriters to ensure alignment with organisational risk exposure. Support the implementation of ethical conduct frameworks, including whistleblower channels and disciplinary procedures

HR Operations Officer

Maputo

DP World Maputo

July 2022

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September 2024

Managed employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes, ensuring procedural fairness, consistency and compliance with labour legislation and internal policies. Provided operational HR support on employment contracts, workplace conduct, attendance management and employee queries, in coordination with legal and management teams. Supported payroll processing, statutory submissions and governmental compliance requirements, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting. Developed, reviewed and implemented HR policies, standard operating procedures and internal guidelines aligned with organisational and regulatory requirements. Coordinated employee onboarding processes, induction programmes and learning and development initiatives. Maintained accurate HR records and supported audits and internal reviews related to HR operations and compliance. Contributed to corporate social responsibility and community engagement initiatives, supporting the organisation’s broader social and governance objectives.

Trainee (Legal/HR/HSSE)

Maputo

DP World Maputo

January 2021

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July 2022

(Rotational programme – Legal, HR, and HSSE; 6 months per department) Legal Department Assisted in drafting and review of contracts, legal opinions and compliance checks. Conducted legal research on regulatory and corporate matters and supported records and file management. Supported the Legal team in day-to-day advisory and compliance-related activities. Human Resources Supported employee relations processes, including disciplinary and grievance matters, under supervision. Assisted with recruitment processes, HR documentation and maintenance of personnel records. Provided support in the application of HR policies and employment compliance requirements. HSSE Participated in compliance inspections and audits related to health, safety, security and environmental standards. Prepared inspection reports and supported the review of internal procedures. Contributed to compliance awareness initiatives and monitoring of HSSE-related requirements.

Legal Intern

Maputo

PETROMOC, SA

August 2019

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February 2020

Assisted in drafting contracts, legal opinions and compliance documentation. Conducted legal research and supported records and database management. Provided support to HR-related legal matters, including recruitment and disciplinary processes. Contributed to corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiatives.

Awards & Certificates

Admission to the Bar Association

Maputo

Ordem dos Advogados de Moçambique

2024

Languages
Portuguese
Speak
Native
Read
Native
Write
Native
English
Speak
Very Good
Read
Good
Write
Very Good
Skills

Ethics

Detail Orientation & Accuracy

Critical Thinking & Prioritization

Adaptability & Continuous Learning

Communication & Leadership skills

Legal analysis

Legal drafting

Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance

People Management

Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution