The Head Office of the church has vacancy for the position of: Legal Officer

Job Purpose

• Manage all legal functions of the church and provide advice

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with PCG legal advisors on all legal matters
• Provide legal advice to the church
• Prepare or review legal documents such as contracts, leases and MOUs with external parties
• Review and prepare internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with statutory or legal requirements
• Represent the church in court or any other forum
• Gather evidence to formulate defense or initiate legal actions
• Identify any new which necessitates an improvement to the church's standard legal documentation
• Develop processes to eradicate or mitigate legal liabilities
• Assist in internal disciplinary or investigative proceedings of staff
• Provide legal education to the church from time to time
• Perform any other incidental and related duties as directed by the GAC

Qualification Required & Experience

• LLB or BA Law
• Professional qualification (Barrister at Law)
• A minimum of 3 years post call experience

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent analytical skills and sense of judgment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Exhibition of of high sense of integrity
• High level of commitment and professionalism
• A team player
• Must be able to take difficult and bold decisions and initiatives

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Applications must be accompanied by:

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Certified photocopies of relevant certificates
• Reliable cell phone numbers and email addresses

Application must be addressed to:

The Director of Administration and Human Resource Management
Presbyterian Church of Ghana
Head Office
P.O.Box GP 1800
Accra

Or email to:

ahrm@pcgonline.org / kofiohenegace@gmail.com

Or Call us on:

0204-617333

Closing Date: 22 February, 2019