Legal Secretary

About Orica

Orica is a global leader in mining and civil blasting, founded in 1874, with a workforce of over 13,000 employees worldwide. The company is currently focused on shaping the future of mining through digital innovation, automation, and pioneering new ways of working.

Role Overview

The Legal Secretary will be based in Accra, Ghana and play a critical role in supporting corporate governance and legal compliance across Orica’s multiple African entities. This role involves collaboration across teams to enforce governance standards throughout the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, contributing strategically to compliance and legal excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate governance tasks and assist with compliance fulfillment for local statutory regulations across African legal entities.
• Prepare and manage important corporate documents, such as board and shareholder resolutions, meeting minutes, and powers of attorney.
• Maintain accurate statutory records, registers, and governance-related databases to ensure compliance accuracy.
• Coordinate with government bodies, regulatory agencies, auditors, banks, and internal stakeholders on matters of legal entity administration and statutory filings.
• Support governance audits, compliance assessments, director appointments, and various corporate secretarial projects across the region.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated background in roles such as Legal Secretary, Company Secretary, Corporate Governance, or Senior Administration.
• Sound knowledge of corporate governance frameworks, statutory compliance obligations, and management of legal documentation.
• Experience working in multinational or heavily regulated environments is preferred.
• Exceptional organizational aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple assignments efficiently.
• Strong proficiency in English communication; knowledge of French is an added benefit.

Employee Benefits

Orica offers a global environment where employees can grow and collaborate within a diverse, inclusive culture. The firm supports flexible career development paths, skill enhancement, and learning across global and local teams. A competitive salary is provided along with a safe and cooperative workplace.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Orica is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and equal opportunity employment. The company ensures fair treatment of all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, age, military or veteran status, marital status, or disability.