Senior Specialist, Legal

AngloGold Ashanti is hiring a Senior Specialist, Legal to join its Legal department in Tanzania. The successful candidate will provide legal advice, manage litigation, support contracts and corporate governance, and make sure the company complies with Tanzanian laws and regulations. Applicants must be Advocates of the High Court of Tanzania with at least 10 years of experience.

About AngloGold Ashanti

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. The company also pursues value-creating opportunities in other minerals, where it can use its existing assets, shareholdings, skills and experience.

Beyond mining, AngloGold Ashanti builds livelihoods in communities, champions environmental stewardship and strengthens local and national economies. Its leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences and embracing equity.

Objective of the Role

• Provide effective legal advisory, litigation management, contractual support and corporate governance services to the Company, ensuring compliance with applicable Tanzanian laws and regulations.
• Support sound business and investment decisions by identifying, assessing, mitigating and reporting legal risks across mining operations, commercial transactions, employment and labour relations, land access, health, safety and environment, and regulatory matters.
• Work closely with the Head of Legal, Management and cross-functional departments across GGML and AGA to protect the Company's legal and commercial interests through timely, practical legal solutions delivered with integrity, confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide legal opinions and practical advice on exploration, mine development, financing, construction, permitting, mining operations, security and human rights, sustainability and related commercial activities in Tanzania and other jurisdictions.
• Monitor legislative, judicial and regulatory developments, assess their impact on Company operations, maintain legal updates and compliance records, and advise Management on required actions.
• Draft, review and advise on commercial agreements, service contracts, procurement documents, contractor agreements, employment-related documents, policies and other legal instruments to ensure appropriate allocation of risk, protection of Company interests and compliance with applicable law.
• Participate in contractual negotiations and stakeholder discussions, provide legal risk assessments, recommend contractual safeguards, and support authorised business representatives in achieving commercially sound outcomes.
• Coordinate Board and committee meetings, prepare meeting packs and governance documentation, take or coordinate minutes, maintain corporate records, support statutory filings, and monitor compliance with corporate governance and statutory obligations.
• Assist in disciplinary processes and draft or review policies required by Management.
• Coordinate the preparation, submission, follow-up and maintenance of applications for permits, licences, approvals, consents and authorisations from central and local government authorities and regulators such as the Mining Commission, BRELA, NEMC and others.
• Support Management in engagements with national and local government authorities, the judiciary, regulators and other stakeholders on matters requiring legal or regulatory expertise.
• Identify material legal risks, evaluate their potential consequences, recommend mitigation measures, monitor implementation, and escalate significant exposures to the Head of Legal and relevant Management.
• Provide legal guidance to relevant departments and affiliated companies in Tanzania, ensuring legal requirements are built into operational decisions, internal policies, procurement, human resources, finance, projects and other business activities.
• Maintain accurate and confidential legal files, litigation registers, contract records, regulatory calendars and compliance trackers, and prepare reports on legal matters, emerging risks and outstanding actions.
• When required, prepare, review, draft and coordinate the filing of pleadings, applications, affidavits, submissions and other legal documents in civil, criminal, employment, labour, commercial and other proceedings involving the Company, as instructed by the Head of Legal.
• Support case strategy, evidence management, external counsel coordination and reporting on litigation exposure.
• Uphold professional ethics, independence of judgment, confidentiality, legal privilege where applicable, and the Company's governance, risk management and compliance standards.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education and Qualification

• LLB degree from a recognised university in Tanzania or overseas.
• Law School certification.
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania.
• A Master's degree will be an added advantage.

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years' work experience, ideally in a leading organisation.
• Experience in the mining industry will be an added advantage.
• Proven experience in criminal prosecution or defence and civil litigation.
• Demonstrated success in managing and conducting a variety of court cases related to labour and other litigation matters.
• Proven track record of providing accurate and effective legal counsel.
• Proven track record of adding value to an organisation by developing comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risk and penalties.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent relationship management and communication skills for interacting with government officials, the judicial system and negotiating parties.
• Knowledge of and experience with laws on government and commercial contract administration, particularly contract negotiation, preparation and administration.
• Ability to give independent advice, orally and in writing, to senior management on highly technical matters.
• High level of professional integrity, honesty and confidentiality.
• Good planning and organisation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, under pressure, and to meet deadlines.

Technical knowledge required

• Tanzanian legal and regulatory expertise.
• Litigation and dispute resolution capability.
• Legal and regulatory requirements for exploration, mining rights, mineral development, permitting, mine operations, regulatory reporting and related commercial activities.
• Employment legislation, labour relations, disciplinary and grievance procedures, employment disputes, workplace policies, termination processes and dispute-resolution mechanisms.
• Legal requirements on land use and access, environmental management, occupational health and safety, permitting, statutory notifications and regulatory enforcement.
• Corporate governance principles, Board and committee procedures, company records, statutory registers, regulatory filings, directors' duties and company law requirements.

Key competencies

• Legal research, drafting and opinion writing
• Legal risk assessment and mitigation
• Legislative and regulatory monitoring
• Legal technology and information management
• Legal advisory and business partnering
• Litigation and matter management
• Contract lifecycle management
• Regulatory compliance coordination
• Governance administration
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Risk prioritisation and reporting
• Planning, organisation and execution
• Communication and negotiation
• Integrity, confidentiality and professional independence
• Professional judgment and accountability
• Commercial and strategic thinking
• Influencing and advisory leadership
• Risk ownership and proactive problem-solving
• Collaboration and relationship building
• Resilience and delivery under pressure
• Continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
• Ethical leadership

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.