An exciting opportunity to be part of a strong group management team. The group has subsidiaries mainly in the Financial services industry and invites applications from experienced, highly motivated, proactive and resourceful persons to fill the position of:- Head - Legal Services

Job Summary

Managing the legal needs of the company and its group of companies

Responsibilities include but not limited to:-

•   Draft and produce legal documentation
•   Provide sound legal advice on legal compliance and administration of the company's group
•   Liaise with external solicitors on all cases
•   Represent the company and its group in court regarding legal suits
•   Conduct legal research on issues relevant to legal risk management as identified
•   Identify any new developments or current requirements in law which necessitate an improvement to the company's standard legal documentation
•   Apprise Management / Board and assist with the development of processes to eradicate, mitigate, monitor, report and resolve legal risks arising in the transactional process
•   Prepare Board manuals including the board orientation kit and governance manual
•   Serve as secretary to the boards and carry out all administrative duties for the various boards
•   Perform any other duties that may be assigned

Qualification Required & Experience

•   First degree in Law, or Social Sciences, plus Barrister at Law with seven (7) years minimum post qualification (call to bar) relevant working experience,eg. Company and commercial law practices
•   Proven experience working in a financial institution preferred, including courtroom litigation
•   A qualified barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Ghana
•   Excellent analytical skills and sense of judgement
•   Excellent written and oral communication skills
•   Ability to promote team work
•   Exhibition of high sense of  integrity
•   High level of commitment and professionalism
•   High level of maturity

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All interested qualified person should submit their application letter and CV to:-

search.job2014@gmail.com

Closing Date: 15 December, 2014