We are a reputable financial institution with nationwide branch network looking to recruit committed and hardworking individuals for the following role:- Counsel

Main Purpose of Role

Provide legal services / advice to the Bank and to ensure that asset of the Bank are adequately protected legally in all its transactions.

Key Responsibilities

•   Provide legal advice / opinion of management and business units / departments
•   Draft and review Agreements e.g. tenancy, international loans, money transfers, etc.
•   Review titles, draft recitals and ensure appropriate legal processes and forms are completed regarding all security documentation e.g. mortgages debentures, etc.
•   Provide guidance and advice the bank on matters of ethics and good governance
•   Co-ordinate the Banks approach towards litigation and other proceedings
•   Manage external solicitors throughout the litigation process to ensure appropriate and quick service is provided to the Bank and that recoveries are optimized with minimum legal costs.
•   Contribute to the formulation of reviews of monthly reports from external solicitors with a view to monitoring and providing quick response
•   Liaise with external solicitors regarding legal action
•   Manage the legal aspects of credit administration, monitoring and recoveries
•   Liaise with Credit Risk Management to prepare and review agreements in respect of Customers facilities
•   Monitor the activities of the Recoveries Unit to maximize recoveries arising from emergent and identified bad & doubtful debts
•   Provide legal advice on Labour related issues including labour contract / negotiations

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A recognized University degree in Law (LLB) and Barrister at Law (BL)
•   A minimum of ten (10) years of post-call relevant working experience
•   Three (3) years should have been served in a managerial position in a reputable organisation

Skills and Knowledge

•   Considerable knowledge in Court rules and procedures
•   Good knowledge and understanding of Banking operations and practice
•   Current with case law with particular reference to banking and labour laws / practices
•   In-depth knowledge of Corporate Law and Company Secretarial Practice
•   Excellent legal drafting skills
•   Good analytical and deductive skills
•   Good negotiation and networking skills
•   Excellent report writing, verbal communication and presentation skills
•   Ability to work on own initiative and have excellent organizational skills
•   IT experience, including the use of word, excel and project management software.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you are looking for a challenging opportunity to make a difference please send your application with your curriculum vitae including the names of two referees to:-

Advert Number GC 211
c/o Graphic Communication Group Ltd
P.O.Box 742,
Accra

Closing Date: 06 December, 2013