Databank is the leading investment firm in Ghana. Our mission is to help Ghanaians achieve financial independence by providing financial literacy and offering a diverse range of investment products and services.

Our industry is regulated by the Securities & Exchange Commission.   In our business and industry, total compliance with the law is critical to remaining in business.  Regulatory Compliance is therefore an important risk management function in our business.  Our strong Legal and Compliance team  manages our risk exposure in the area of legal and Regulatory compliance.

Our Legal team seeks a strong candidate to join them.  The ideal candidate should be someone who is looking to take on new challenges at a senior level in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Job Purpose & Summary:

The successful candidate will report to the Executive Director, Legal and work closely with the Executive Director, Legal to ensure the effective management of all legal aspects of the Firm’s business relationships and ensure regulatory compliance within the Firm.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Work with the legal team in the continuous development and implementation of the Group’s regulatory compliance programme.
•   Engage in the implementation and regular review of regulatory changes to the Group’s regulatory compliance programme.
•   Advise on legal actions by the company or against the company and liaise with External Counsel when required.
•   Draft and review legal contracts, agreements and other documents as required by the Group.
•   Provide Company Secretarial services for the Group.
•   Assist General Counsel and other legal officers in the provision of legal advice to the Group to serve both internal and external clients on a broad range of legal matters.
•   Carry out research and prepare memoranda and/or legal opinions on various areas of the law assigned.
•   Manage legal and regulatory risk and liaise with relevant Departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken.
•   Handle complaints against the Group and any associated legal and regulatory issues.
•   Carry out any other assignments given by General Counsel/Head of Legal from time to time.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   LLB from a recognized University.
•   Must be at least 5 years at the Ghana Bar.
•   Completion of the GSE Securities Courses will be an advantage.

Skills/Competencies

•   Must have experience in civil litigation and court room practice.
•   Must have sound knowledge of The Companies’ Code, laws relevant to the business environment and all the laws and regulations relating to the capital markets  and securities industry.
•   Must be computer literate.
•   Good sense of judgment and ability to quickly identify potential risks within our business.
•   Use initiative to execute assigned responsibilities.
•   Plan and prioritize responsibilities to achieve the best results.
•   Ability to multitask.
•   Work with minimum supervision
•   Good analytical and negotiation skills.
•   Excellent interpersonal skills.
•   Good people management skills.
•   Excellent communication and writing skills.

Work Experience

•   Experience in a capital markets and securities industry corporate environment will be an advantage.

Remuneration

•   Competitive

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If your profile fits the above job opportunity, kindly send your application by email to:-

careers@databankgroup.com

Please note that the subject of your email application should be Senior Legal Officer

Closing Date: 04 June, 2015