Head of Legal, Procurement

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com

Requirement: Must have valid U.S. work authorization to be considered

Summary/Objective Of Role

To provide operation legal support either in country or to corporate counsel - To protect and create value for our shareholders, our employees, our business and social partners by providing legal services, advice, training and processes that help ensure we safely and responsibly explore, mine, market and exploit our products and our market position.

Role Accountabilities

• Providing professional legal support and advice to the Global Supply Chain function and support the Senior Vice President in material supply chain matters.
• Provide legal support and advice, and embed in specific project teams, in relation to commercial contracts entered into between the Company and third parties with respect to all global procurement categories, including the drafting of such contracts, negotiation with third party suppliers and expert advice pertaining to any legal, regulatory or compliance issues impacting on such contractual arrangements.
• Draft contractual documentation in complex construction and power matters and work with internal contract owners to advise on and negotiate contractual documents with counterparties to reflect appropriate risk allocation.
• Provide proactive advice, and where required, brief and manage external legal advisors to provide advice on matters as necessary.
• Draft and publish legal procurement frameworks to set standards for procurement contracting and work cross functionally with in country Legal on procurement contracts.
• Stay abreast of legal developments and standards in industry, in order to provide expert advice and advise the Company of any potential risks and/or negative impacts associated with such changes.
• Advise on dispute resolution processes within the procurement contracts.
• Draft and publish contract templates and processes aimed at achieving consistent contracting and mitigating and minimizing the Company’s legal and commercial risk whilst ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Facilitating compliance with various (local and international) legal requirements affecting the Company.
• Assessing and advising effectively to minimize and control risks to the Company and ensure that the existing systems, controls and processes remain appropriate and relevant.
  
  

Education And & Qualifications

• Law degree.
• Admitted as an attorney.
• Postgraduate qualification in commerce or business administration will be advantageous.
• At least ten years post articles experience at a reputable commercial law firm or equivalent multi-national in-house experience.
• General Commercial and Corporate legal experience.
• Contract negotiation, drafting and implementation experience.
  
  

Knowledge

• The ideal candidate will be a commercial lawyer currently working for a well-regarded law firm or in-house legal department.
• We require a business-minded lawyer with business and commercial acumen - including relating to risk assessment, financial awareness and reputation management.
• Effective management of work - looking at process management, process improvement, time management, planning, responsive follow-up, completing the job, being proactive, valuing knowledge management.
  
  

Skills

• Analysis, judgement and decision making – accumulating information, challenging assumptions, asking questions, being ready to say no and using analysis, judgment and decision-making skills in a pragmatic, results orientated manner.
• Communication skills - written, presentations, networking, reporting, verbal etc.; ensuring that our advice and guidance is well directed, timely and provides clarity and insight.
• Having a team mindset – including consensus building, relationship management and influencing especially cross functionally.
• Energetic.
• Initiative.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to equilibrate priorities and organize work effectively to meet deadlines.
• Ability to grasp complex areas of law rapidly and accurately.
• Sound practical judgment.
• Computer Literate (Outlook, Internet, MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Problem-solving skills.
• Detail conscious.
• Proactive.
• Deadline driven.
• Team player.
• Negotiation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5pm. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. As per operational requirements.

Compensation

Base Salary Range $200,000 - $230,000

BENEFITS: Bonus Program, Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx Insurance, Flexible Spending401(k) and 401(k) matching, Employee Assistance, Disability insurance, Paid time off, Holidays.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

Reg No: 1944/017354/06

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.