Job Vacancy For Legal Officer At National Petroleum Authority (NPA)



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:

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 29 September, 2014

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