Legal Officer & Board Secretary

About the role

Paradise Foods Limited, Papua New Guinea’s leading food manufacturer, is looking for an experienced Legal Officer/Board Secretary. The role provides strategic legal advice, safeguards the company’s legal interests and supports corporate governance for the Board, CEO and executive team.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice, ensure compliance and manage legal risks across business operations and transactions.
• Draft, negotiate and oversee contracts to protect the company’s interests.
• Deliver corporate governance advice, ensure regulatory compliance and support effective Board decision‑making.
• Coordinate Board and Committee meetings, manage records and support director development.
• Develop compliance frameworks, conduct audits and manage regulatory matters.
• Oversee litigation, disputes and regulatory matters, coordinating external counsel and cost‑effective resolutions.
• Develop, review and maintain corporate policies and governance frameworks.
• Build and manage stakeholder relationships, representing the company on legal and governance matters.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent and a valid practising certificate.
• Company Secretary qualification or demonstrable corporate governance experience.
• Minimum 7‑10 years post‑admission legal experience, including corporate and commercial law.
• Proven experience advising Boards and senior executives and managing contracts, disputes and compliance matters.

Required skills

• Corporate Law
• Commercial Contracts
• Corporate Governance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Board Administration
• Company Secretarial Practice
• Legal Research and Analysis
• Strategic Thinking
• Sound Judgment and Decision‑Making
• Integrity and Professional Ethics
• Influencing and Negotiation
• Attention to Detail
• Communication and Presentation
• Confidentiality and Discretion
• Stakeholder Relationship Management