Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment as Legal Officer
Scope & General Purpose:
Assist the Director, Legal and HR in the performance of Legal & Governing Board issues including ensuring that the Authority is legally protected in all its dealings; is compliant with relevant laws-(including the NPA Act {Act 691}), & Management, Divisions and Zones receive appropriate legal advice.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Assist the Legal Manager in performing the following:
• Providing general legal advice to Management, Divisions and zones on all relevant matters as may from time to time be necessary for legal and regulatory compliance.
• Providing Legal advice to the Human Resource Dept. on labour and disciplinary issues; ensuring fairness, objectivity, reasonability and handling of such issues.
• Assist in the review of draft Regulations.
• Reviewing new and proposed Government legislation, regulations and notices regarding Petroleum matters and interprets State Laws and regulations affecting the Authority and its affiliate entities and advises the Directorate accordingly.
• Representing of the Authority in court and other adjudicating / investigating bodies e.g. CHRAJ, Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), Police etc.
Qualification Required & Experience
• Degree in Law (LLB) from recognized institution
• Minimum 3 years post-professional qualification experience in relevant areas in Company and Commercial Law practice.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Proven people management skills. Good influencing, communication and inter-personal skills. Must have drive and be impartial.
• Effective Time Management Skills.
• Must be fair-minded, be able to work under pressure and be a team player.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal relations.
• Must be emotionally intelligent.
• Effective presentation skills
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• High level of integrity.
Location: Accra
How To Apply For The Job
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should:
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Closing Date: 29 September, 2014
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