Legal Secretary

About the role

We are seeking a Legal Secretary to join Orica’s team in Accra, Ghana. In this role you will support business leaders and legal professionals across Africa, ensuring corporate governance and statutory compliance for multiple entities.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate corporate governance activities and maintain compliance with local statutory requirements for legal entities across Africa.
• Prepare and manage board and shareholder resolutions, meeting minutes, powers of attorney and other corporate documentation.
• Maintain statutory records, company registers and governance databases, keeping information accurate and up‑to‑date.
• Liaise with government authorities, regulators, auditors, banks and internal stakeholders on legal entity administration and filings.
• Support governance audits, compliance reviews, director appointments and corporate secretarial projects throughout the region.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, Company Secretary, Corporate Governance or senior administrative professional.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles, statutory compliance and legal documentation management.
• Experience working in a multinational or highly regulated environment.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Fluent English; French language skills are an advantage.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a global leader of the mining and resources industry.
• Exposure to cross‑functional collaboration across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
• Access to a diverse, collaborative culture with flexible career paths and professional development support.