Director, Legal & Company Secretary - Ghana

About the role

AngloGold Ashanti is looking for a Director, Legal & Company Secretary for its Ghana operations, reporting directly to the Vice President, Legal West Africa. The role covers the Obuasi and Iduapriem mines and five Sustainable Development Units, providing strategic legal advice, safeguarding the company's interests and ensuring compliance with complex regulatory frameworks.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage the Ghana Legal department and its business processes for contract review and legal advisory.
• Manage relationships with external legal providers and align legal processes with the Group Legal vision and risk frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, negotiate and manage contracts, and oversee community-related legal matters such as land acquisition and compensation.
• Supervise environmental and health and safety regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate company secretarial duties, including statutory filings and corporate governance policies.
• Prepare and manage legal budgets, control external legal costs and explore fee structures.
• Develop legal training programs and lead labour and employment law matters, including dispute resolution and internal investigations.
• Contribute to country-specific policies and recommend strategies for claims, disputes and litigation.
• Nurture talent within the legal department through objectives, feedback and professional development.

Required profile

• Qualifying first degree plus an academic qualification in Law.
• Proven expertise in mining law, environmental regulations and regulatory compliance.
• Track record managing legal teams and external counsel.
• Well-established professional network in the mining industry and legal community.
• Commitment to ethical standards, sustainability and corporate governance.

Required skills

• Contract drafting, reviewing and negotiation.
• Labour law and employee relations management.
• Budgeting and control of legal expenses.
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.

What we offer

• Medical insurance, employee assistance programmes and wellbeing initiatives.
• Pension or provident fund contributions supported by the company.
• Annual leave, sick leave and public holidays in line with company policy.