Ghana National Gas Company (Ghana Gas) is a Limited Liability Company with the mandate to build, own and operate the infrastructure for gathering, processing and delivering natural gas to industry in safe, cost effective, responsible and reliable manner.

We are currently seeking suitably qualified persons for the following position: Legal Manager

Key Responsibilities

•   Responsible for the effectively delivery of the Company's legal and regulatory advice, support and service and services across all activities of the Company
•   Responsible for identifying areas of risk for the Company in relation to a broad range of matters and provide solutions to manage risk
•   Monitor and report on the extent of compliance with regulatory, statutory and contractual obligations
•   Participate in contract negotiations
•   Draft and review contracts
•   Represent the Company and its employees on both civil and criminal matters to ensure the protection of the corporate interest at all times
•   Prepare monthly / quarterly and annual legal report(s)
•   Advise Senior Management on new and regulatory developments and issues which may impact the business

Qualification Required & Experience

•   LLM and LLb from an accredited tertiary institution and must be called to the Ghana Bar
•   Minimum of 7 years post call experience

Required Personal Attributes

•   Hands-on, proactive, independent -minded individual with good people management skills
•   Strong computer usage skills a requisite
•   Result orientated with the ability to analyse situations and make timely decisions

Other

•   Solid Commercial Law background especially in the negotiation and documentation of commercial contracts
•   Strong planning and organization skills; and ability to resolve sensitive legal issues

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and eligible persons are to forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae indicating three (3) referees to provide credible evidence of applicant's professional competencies and sent to the following postal address:

The Human Resource Manager,
Ghana National Gas Company Ltd
P.O.Box CT 3686,
Cantonments, Accra

Or Delivered to the Ghana Gas offices situate at:

No.10 Drake Avenue,
Airport Residential Area,
Accra

Closing Date: 27 July, 2016