Director, Legal - Guinea
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Who We Are
AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience.
At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.
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Position Overview
As the Director, Legal - Guinea at Société Anglogold Ashanti, based in our Conakry office, you will play a pivotal role reporting directly to the Vice President, Legal West Africa. You will be the principal legal advisor and strategic leader for all legal and company secretarial functions supporting AngloGold Ashanti's operations in Guinea. This role is vital in ensuring effective legal support, managing risks, and safeguarding the company's compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Guinea Legal department, fostering a high-performance team dedicated to delivering expert legal advisory services aligned with corporate strategy and risk management frameworks.
- Design and implement effective business processes within the legal function, including comprehensive contract review systems, to ensure timely and accurate legal service delivery.
- Manage relationships with external legal providers, negotiating cost-effective agreements and monitoring service quality to optimise value.
- Provide strategic legal oversight and guidance to senior management and operational teams relating to company policies, labour management, contract negotiations, community relations, environmental compliance, health and safety regulations, and mining operations.
- Proactively advise on emerging legal trends, regulatory changes, and implications for the business, delivering training and regular updates to ensure organisational awareness and compliance.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and legal documents, ensuring the protection of AngloGold Ashanti's interests and promoting sound risk mitigation.
- Support community and sustainability initiatives by reviewing agreements involving land acquisition, compensation, human rights, and social impact projects, ensuring alignment with local laws and Group policies.
- Guide and support the Human Resources department in labour law matters, employee relations, disciplinary procedures, and internal investigations, fostering a respectful and compliant workplace.
- Oversee company secretarial responsibilities for all Guinea entities, ensuring timely statutory filings, managing corporate governance documentation, and acting as the company representative in legal disputes and claims.
- Develop and manage the legal department budget for Guinea, including monitoring and controlling expenditure on external legal counsel.
- Identify, recruit, and nurture talent within the legal team, conducting performance evaluations, setting clear accountabilities, and providing opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across the business and legal community, supporting integrated and informed decision-making.
Qualifications
- A first degree in Law from a recognised institution, with appropriate professional qualifications.
Skills and Competencies
- Extensive knowledge of mining law, environmental legislation, labour law, and regulatory requirements within the mining industry.
- Demonstrable experience in managing legal risks, providing practical and actionable legal advice to senior leadership and business units.
- Strong contract drafting, review and negotiation expertise, with a focus on allocation of risks and safeguarding company interests.
- Excellent analytical and decision-making capabilities, able to assess complex issues rapidly and provide clear solutions.
- Proven leadership skills with the capability to mentor and lead a team effectively, manage workloads, and inspire high standards of performance.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, adept at engaging confidently with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience managing legal budgets and external counsel relationships efficiently to balance cost and service quality.
- Ability to adapt legal strategies in dynamic environments, ensuring compliance while supporting business objectives.
- Commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, ethical conduct, and corporate social responsibility.
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
Local Benefits
- AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being.
- Medical insurance, employee assistance programmes, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions.
- Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays in line with company policy.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion, diversity and equity in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based on qualification, merit, business needs and role requirements.