A reputable Financial Institution (non-bank) in Accra is seeking to recruit qualified individuals to fill the positions as Lawyers

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation in cases referred to the Litigation Unit
• Give legal opinion on matters referred from various departments of the company
• Examine legal data to determine advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits or legal right and obligations
• Prepare legal briefs and opinions and file appeals in court where necessary
• Compile information for court cases by conducting legal research; finding laws or similar court decisions related to pending cases; interpreting laws or legislation, explaining government laws or regulations; analyzing data, legal questions and existing evidence or facts.
• Gather evidence, examine legal data, argue motions, question witnesses and negotiate settlements of civil disputes.
• Gather evidence to formulate defence or imitate legal actions
• Assist external solicitors of the Company in handling cases referred to them
• Serve on Disciplinary Committee where necessary
• Perform other duties that may assigned from time-to-time

Qualification Required & Experience

• LLB or a good first degree preferably in BA Law
• BL or Qualifying Certificate in Law issued by the Ghana School of Law or any recognized Law School outside the country
• Must have been called to the Ghana Bar
• 1 to 3 years post qualification experience in litigation

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Should have knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, agency rules and executive orders.
• Should have knowledge of processes and principles for providing Company Secretarial Services as well Customer Services
• Must possess administrative and organization skills with the ability to prioritize demanding needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbal and mitten.
• Ability to negotiate settlements of civil disputes
• Ability to work well in a competitive and stressful environment with little or no supervision.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should forward their applications together with their detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the certificates and other supporting documents to:

P.O. Box CT 4672
Cantonments

Closing Date: 17 December, 2019