{Guinness Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

Guinness Ghana Breweries Ltd (GGBL) is one of the largest listed companies in Ghana. It produces, markets and sells alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in Ghana. It also exports to a number of other markets. It is a subsidiary of Diageo Plc, a global drinks company.

Guinness Ghana Breweries is the leading drinks company in Ghana. It operates from two sites in four drinks categories: Stout, Lager, RTD and Malt as well as the distribution of Spirits. Growth in the Ghana economy is expected to continue at mid to high single digit in a competitive environment.

Description Of Job

A great opportunity exists for: Legal Counsel and Company Secretary Role (Job Number: 33756BR)

This is a senior management role which will be a member of the GGBL Executive team (i.e. the General Manager, Financial Director and heads of other departments). The legal Counsel and Company Secretary will have a direct reporting line into the GGBL Managing Director.

Purpose of the Role:
Proactively provide commercial and pragmatic legal advice and solutions for all aspects of GGBL’s business and any other business interests of Diageo in Ghana

Top Accountabilities:

•  Function as a highly effective legal and business partner. Stay particularly close to GGBL’s Managing Director and GGBL’s Executive Management team
•  Ensure that the Legal Department is an integral part of the GGBL business (including visibility in-market) so it receives appropriate commercial and other legal inputs
•  Embed legal best practice in the business
•  Achieve the right balance between hands on “doing” of legal work, managing external lawyers and training of staff on relevant topics
•  Be a proactive member of the GGBL Executive team

In return for your drive and enthusiasm to move our business forward, you can expect a competitive salary, comprehension benefits package as well as career prospects that fully reflect your abilities and ambitions

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Qualified to work as a legal practitioner in Ghana
•  Strong commercial law background especially in the negotiation and documentation of commercial contracts
•  Strong, analytical, drafting and negotiating skills

Open and outward looking attitude:

•  Strong inter-personal/communication skills
•  Ability to work confidently and stand ground with more senior managers
•  Strong commercial and pragmatic approach
•  Line management experience and strong coaching and leadership skills
•  At least 10 years post qualification experience as a lawyer
•  Fluency in written and spoken English

How To Apply For The Job

For more information and to apply, please visit: www.diageo.com, choose ‘Careers’, the ‘search and apply’ link, click on ‘search openings’ and type job number: 33756BR into the ‘keyword’ box

Closing Date: 31 August, 2012

{ATC Tower (Ghana) Limited,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

ATC Tower (Ghana) Limited, is Ghana’s largest independent owner and operator of shared wireless infrastructure. Our portfolio of over 2,000+ sites, along with our ancillary services and commitment to expand our assets to better serve our customers, make communications possible from any location within the country.

WHAT WE DO:

•  Collocation: Our portfolio of existing communications sites provides the opportunity for fast and easy collation, allowing our customers to expand their wireless coverage and build out their networks quickly. Collocation, including tower and ground space, not only delivers speedy network deployment but also offers the added benefit of sharing operational expenses with other users.
•  New Site Development: We are committed to delivering our customers wireless communications sites that suit their needs. ATC Ghana can manage all aspects of site development. We build sites according to our customers’ specifications. We also handle land acquisition, power, documentation and compliance with legal requirements

Description Of Job

The Senior Legal Manager is responsible for providing expert legal advice to support business stakeholders and ensuring legal compliance in respect of business decisions, processes and documentation.

The person in this role is also responsible to communicate to, staff on any legal developments that may impact their areas. He/she is also responsible to manage any outsourced Legal partners to ensure KPIs are met and that a professional service is provided to the business that meets or exceeds expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Play a key role in managing the legal affairs of ATC Ghana
•  Provide sound legal advice to senior management team on all matters of the corporation
•  Ensure legal practice and regulatory compliance of the company’s business within Ghana

Qualification Required & Experience

The successful candidate must have:

•  Good understanding of the Ghanaian economy and an appreciation of the culture and environment associated with commercial legal matters in the telecommunication industry
•  Demonstrated track record of performance and decision making are a key
•  Evidence of the ability to interact, relate to, work with and support the activities of a dynamic corporation’s highly qualified staff and reports to international parent company
•  We are looking for a candidate who holds a good Bachelor of Law Degree or equivalent from a recognized university
•  The candidate must have at minimum of 5 years experience serving as a corporate, real estate and transactional attorney, prior experience working in UK or US based law firms, or legal education in the USA or UK will be an added advantage

How To Apply For The Job

If you believe you fit the required profile and would like to make a significant contribution to the telecommunications industry in Ghana, please send your applications in confidence to the address below. Send CV containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration to address below:

Email CVs to: hr@americantower.com.gh

ATC Tower (Ghana) Limited
Masida House, Ako Adjei Interchange
P. O. Box AN 7134
Accra-North, Ghana

Tel: +233 (0) 302-652 901

For business, send email to: sales@americantower.com.gh  

Closing Date: 17 August, 2012