The University of Ghana hereby, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of DIRECTOR, LEGAL AFFAIRS DIRECTORATE, University of Ghana, to take effect from 1st August 2026.

POSITION: Director, Legal Affairs Directorate
REPORTING TO: Vice-Chancellor

THE INSTITUTION:

The University of Ghana was established in 1948 to provide higher education, undertake research, disseminate knowledge and to foster relationships with outside persons and bodies. The University of Ghana has a student population of over 70,000 and over 6,000 employees, made up of academic and senior administrative and professional employees, as well as other support staff.

The vision of the University is to achieve global impact through innovative research, teaching and learning, using a technology-driven and people-centred approach.

Our mission is to create an enabling environment that makes the University of Ghana increasingly relevant to national and global development through cuttingedge research and quality teaching and learning.

Job Role

The successful applicant shall, under the Vice-Chancellor:

•provide legal advice on all University matters;
•draft, review or interpret all agreements involving the University;
•draft, review or interpret policies involving the University;
•represent or ensure appropriate representation of the University in dispute resolution proceedings, including out-of-court settlements.
•supervise all external legal services provided to the University to ensure that they meet the highest possible standards;
•facilitate the work of disciplinary boards or committees and provide legal support in the conduct of disciplinary proceedings;
•facilitate the work of the Appeals Board of the University;
•facilitate the work of the Anti-Corruption Committee of the University;
•serve on relevant planning and policy making committees of the University;
•review University initiatives, decisions and processes for legal compliance
•perform any other functions that the Council or the Vice-Chancellor may assign.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

The successful candidate must have:

•A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
•A postgraduate degree in Law
•Be enrolled at the Ghana Bar Association
•Minimum of 15 years post qualification experience, at least 6 years of which should be at the managerial level
•substantial litigation experience
•proven leadership and administrative abilities, demonstrated by substantial and relevant work experience; evidence of coordinating work of units, sections or teams; ability to initiate policies; and ability to mentor.

SALARY

Attractive with fringe benefits including market premium, rent, security and responsibility allowance.

TENURE

The person appointed as Director of the Legal Affairs Directorate must be able to hold office for a period of four years on terms and conditions, approved by Council, before reaching the statutory retirement age of 60 years, and may be eligible for re-appointment for a further term of up to four years.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants are required to submit the complete application pack addressed to the Registrar, University of Ghana, through vacancies@ug.edu.gh (Electronic copy only). Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

The application pack should be submitted as a single PDF file and should contain the following:

•Completed application form for Senior Level Administrative Positions (UAB Form 1C) to be downloaded from the University’s website at www.ug.edu.gh/hrodd/
•An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and/or professional certificates.
•A statement of a maximum of 2,500 words indicating how the applicant intends to use the period in office to address relevant issues that will ensure that the University achieves its mission and vision as contained in the University of Ghana Strategic Plan (2024-2029). The new UG strategic plan, 2024-2029 can be downloaded at: https://www.ug.edu.gh/pad/publications.

Further information about the University of Ghana may be found on the university website at www.ug.edu.gh.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: 25 May, 2026

•Applications should reach the Registrar through vacancies@ug.edu.gh not later than the close of day on 25th May 2026.
•Additionally, as part of the application, applicants should submit the names, telephone and email details of two persons familiar with their professional competencies, and who are willing to provide references for the applicant.