{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

A reputable and rapidly growing organization is seeking the services of a smart, confident, performance oriented and experienced professional to occupy the position of Head of Legal/Company Secretary.

Job Summary

•   Provide timely and accurate legal advice, on legal matters set out in the operational framework and casework guidelines.
•   Drafting of agreements and security documents.
•   Reviewing of agreements and security documents and proffering professional opinion.
•   Ensure compliance with covenants in various Agreements, Arrangements, Standard and Non-Standard Banking and Financial Services documents.
•   Take minutes for meetings and compile for future reference
•   Liaising with External Agencies for Approvals, Consents and Requisite Registration.
•   Follow-up and update management on court matters and attending court hearings for and on behalf of the Institution
•   Assisting with Company  Legal/Secretarial Assignments
•   Streamline and maintain the Institutions Insurance portfolio by coordinating insurance of  company’s assets and maintaining contracts for all insurance
•   Oversee compliance with tax laws and state regulations
•   Increase knowledge of the role and functions of state regulations available to assist the day to day activities of the institution
•   Develop, provide and participate in information, educational programs, and submissions to reform policies and laws relating to microfinance institutions
•   Prepare legal opinions and advise the management on general issues that may arise from time to time
•   Provide advice on any litigations affecting the Institution
•   Provide legal advisory and interpretation services to the management on various aspects on the existing law and regulatory requirements.
•   Prepare policy papers and instruments, which have legal implications for consideration by appropriate authorities.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Bachelors Degree in Law with a minimum of a Second Class Upper and should have been called to the Ghana Bar Association.
•   The custodian of this position should have a minimum of 7/8 years experience in legal services for clients and the institution, drafting of legal documents, research and court attendance, experience in corporate law practice, engage easily with clients, think analytically and provide solutions to a mix of business and legal problems
•   Candidate must be available to start work as soon as possible.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your application and CV to:

mfi.vacancy@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 08 November, 2013

Please include your telephone and e-mail contacts. The subject matter must be Head of Legal/Company Secretary

{Judicial Service of Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

Main Duties/Responsibilities

•   Advise in planning and implementing projects
•   Supervise sub-projects and activities at the Directorate
•   Initiate and develop proposals to source funds to finance projects
•   Work as part of the Reform team to develop synergies with stakeholders and donor partners
•   Manage projects, resources and maintain collaborative arrangements with Development Partners and other stakeholders
•   Supervise and ensure effective performance of staff including annual appraisal of staff
•   Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A good Bachelor’s degree in Law, Political Science, Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences or related discipline with a minimum of five (5) years work experience in development or project management, donor driven projects or relevant private sector work or MBA/MSc in Project Management
•   A qualification/Certificate in Development Studies or Project Management will be a definite advantage
•   Knowledge in Governance and Institutional Reforms
•   Excellent proposal/report/grant writing and information presentation skills
•   Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, creative and problem solving skills
•   Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified applicants should forward their applications, CVs and the names
and contact details of three referees:

The Judicial Secretary,
Judicial Service of Ghana,
Supreme Court Administration Block,
High Street, Accra;

or via email:

webmaster@judicial.gov.gh

Closing Date: 31 October, 2013

{Guaranty Trust Bank,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Oct-2013};

Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Limited Trust Bank (Ghana) Limited, (a member of the GTBank Group, Nigeria with subsidiary banks in Cote D’ivoire, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Liberia and United Kingdom) is an award-winning bank in Ghana and a leader in the use Guaranty of Information Technology (IT) to enhance service delivery.

Proudly African and Truly International, the GTBank brand is built on core principles of professionalism and ethics and its aggressive and talented people have remained the pillar of its success in Ghana and other countries where the group operates.

The Bank is currently seeking a qualified Lawyer to head its Legal Unit:

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

•    Supervise all functions of the Unit
•    Draft facility and security agreements and ensure adequate protection of the Bank’s interest therein
•    Draft I Review various contract agreements involving the Bank and ensure their enforceability
•    Conduct land and company searches and’ advise
•    Ensure adequate perfection of security interest of the Bank.
•    Provide general legal advisory services on various work-related issues
•    Monitor the resolution of disputes created In favour and/or litigation referred to external solicitors
•    Ensure representation of the Bank at all court hearing and report same to Management
•    Contribute to the achievement of the Bank’s Quality Objectives and improve upon the Quality Management Systems applicable to the role .

Qualification Required & Experience

The successful candidate will possess:

•    A Bachelors Degree in Law with a minimum of a Second Class Lower
•    Should have been called to the Ghana Bar and possess post qualification working experience of at least 5 years

The ideal candidate must:

•    Be a team player and possess good communication, negotiation and analytical skills .:
•    Command presence, demonstrate sound decision-making and judgment capabilities, integrity, professionalism, resilience and be self driven.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

The Offer:

This is a challenging and exciting role for the right candidate. If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity and you have the drive for results as well as a passion for excellence, please send your CV to:

gh.hr@gtbank.com

Closing Date: 01 November, 2013

Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. Thank you.

{Ministry of Justice and Attorney-General’s Department,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Oct-2013};

Responsibilities and Duties

The Director of Public Prosecutions is the Head of the Prosecutions Division of the Attorney-General’s Department and is thus the frontline person who undertakes prosecution in the name and on behalf of the Attorney-General. Reporting directly to the Attorney-General, the Director of Public Prosecutions is responsible for:

•   Advising the Attorney-General on matters relating to the administration of the Criminal Justice System of Ghana
•   Preparing and conducting proceedings under the Criminal and Other offences Act and other criminal statutes, including-
1)   assessing available evidence and advising investigators as to the adequacy of evidentiary material
2)   seeking advice as to the appropriateness or otherwise of guilty pleas to lesser charges
3)   liaising with other agencies of state such the Economic and Organised Crimes Office (EOCO)
•   Promote appropriate standards of practice by State Attorneys and other public prosecutors duly appointed under the Law Officers Act
•   Implement effective systems of prosecution so as to maintain the rule of law and contribute to a fair and equitable administration of criminal justice and the effective protection of citizens against crimes.
•   Supervise and oversee the work of all state attorneys in the Prosecutions Division and in the Regions
•   Advise all Government Departments and Agencies on criminal matters
•   Provide legal opinion on and handle cases relating to Mutual Legal Assistance and Extradition
•   Formulate and keep under review the public prosecution policy of Government
•   Ensure effective management and performance of the Prosecutions Division; and
•   Perform any other functions that the Attorney-General may assign to him/her.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   The successful candidate must be a lawyer with not less than twelve (It) years standing at the Ghana Bar with a proven track record of law practice as a criminal defense attorney or a public prosecutor. A postgraduate degree in criminal law or criminology will be an added advantage. A deep knowledge of Ghana’s criminal justice system is required.
•   Additionally, the successful candidate must possess a high degree of objectivity and moral integrity. He or she must have the ability to analyse legal factual situations and present arguments clearly and cogently.
•   He or she must have excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills and must be knowledgeable in the use of information and communication technology (ICT) tools. The nature of work at the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General’s Department demands that the successful candidate must also be a team player.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

The Ag. Chief Director
Ministry of Justice and Attorney-General’s Department
P. O. Box MB 60
Ministries, Accra

Tel: 0302 66396l
E-mail address: suleiman.ahmed@mojagd.gov.gh  
Fax No: 0302-667609

Closing Date: 11 October, 2013

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of an interview date. All candidates must also submit the names of 2 referees and their contact numbers.

{Ministry of Justice and Attorney-General’s Department,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Oct-2013};

Responsibilities and Duties

The solicitor-General is the Administrative Head of the Legal Service under the Legal Service Act, 1993 (PNDC Law 320) and Head of the civil Division of the Attorney General’s Department. Reporting directly to the Attorney General arid Minister of Justice, the Solicitor-General supervises the work of State Attorneys of the Department including, in particular, the conduct of litigation in civil matters on behalf of the State and representation of the State before local and international arbitral tribunals. In addition, the

Solicitor-General is responsible for:

•   Drafting and or reviewing agreements submitted by Ministries, Departments and Agencies of State and advising the Attorney General on legal issues arising out of or in connection with such agreements
•   Supervising and coordinating the work of other agencies of the Legal Service
•   Co-ordinating the activities of State Attorney’s in all the Regions of Ghana
•   Ensuring effective management and performance of the Civil Division of the Attorney-General’s Department
•   Overseeing the implementation of the Legal Service Act and the design and implementation of continuous training programmes for State attorneys
•   Performing any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the Attorney-General

Qualification Required & Experience

•   The successful candidate must be a lawyer with not less than twelve (12) years standing at the Ghana Bar with a proven track record of law practice in either the public or private sector or both. A Master of Law (LL.M) degree will be an advantage. Expertise in litigation, negotiation, arbitration and other methods of alternative dispute resolution will be an added advantage.
•   He or she must have excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills and must be knowledgeable in the use of information and communication technology (ICT) tools. The nature of work at the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General’s Department demands that the successful candidate must also be team player.

Remuneration: The remuneration for the position is highly attractive.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

The Ag. Chief Director
Ministry of Justice and Attorney-General’s Department
P. O. Box MB 60
Ministries, Accra

Tel: 0302 66396l
E-mail address: suleiman.ahmed@mojagd.gov.gh  
Fax No: 0302-667609

Closing Date: 23 October, 2013

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of an interview date. All candidates must also submit the names of 2 referees and their contact numbers.

{Ministry of Justice and Attorney-General’s Department,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Oct-2013};

Responsibilities and Duties

The Director of Legislative Drafting is the Head of the Legislative Drafting Division of the Attorney-General’s Department. The Division is responsible for the preparation and drafting of substantive and subsidiary legislation and for advising on the overall legislative agenda of Government. Reporting directly to the Attorney-General, the Director of Legislative Drafting is responsible for:

•   Overseeing the general administration and management of the Legislative Drafting Division;
•   Preparing annual work programmes in keeping with the Government’s legislative Agenda;
•   Drafting Bills and Statutory Instruments for approval by the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice
•   Undertaking research on legislation and legal issues and preparing briefs and reports for the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice
•   Reviewing areas for legislative action and making his/her findings available to the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice.
•   Undertaking consultations with ministries, departments and agencies in furtherance of the objective of reviewing areas for legislative action
•   Maintaining a digest of all laws amended, drafted and enacted
•   Representing the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice on statutory bodies on issues relating to the drafting of new laws and-amendments to existing laws; and
•   Performing such other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   The successful candidate must be a lawyer with not less than twelve (12) years standing at the Ghana Bar and a minimum of five years practical experience in legislative drafting.
•   A Master of Laws (LL.M) degree in Legislative Drafting will be an advantage.
•   He or she must also have excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills and must be knowledgeable in the use of information and communication technology (ICT) tools. The nature of work at the Ministry of Justice and Attorney-General’s Department demands that the successful candidate must also be a team player.

Remuneration: Attractive

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

The Ag. Chief Director
Ministry of Justice and Attorney-General’s Department
P. O. Box MB 60
Ministries, Accra

Tel: 0302 66396l
E-mail address: suleiman.ahmed@mojagd.gov.gh  
Fax No: 0302-667609

Closing Date: 11 October, 2013

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of an interview date. All candidates must also submit the names of 2 referees and their contact numbers.

{Securities and Exchange Commission,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Oct-2013};

The Securities and Exchange Commission, a statutory body responsible for regulating the securities industry in Ghana, invites qualified Ghanaians to apply for the post of:

Duties

The applicant will report to the Head, Legal and Enforcement and assist with Ensuring compliance by market operators of the provisions of the securities and industry laws including licensing, surveillance and inspections of the market operators and maintaining appropriate registers

•   Handling all litigation for and on behalf of the Commission
•   Ensuring that the Commission complies with all its statutory requirements under the securities industry laws
•   Acting as legal counsel for the Commission during administrative hearings of the Commission
•   Enforcement of the Commission’s powers under the securities industry laws
•   Board Secretarial duties

Qualification Required & Experience

The applicant should have the following qualifications:

•   Bachelor of Law with a minimum of 6 years post qualification working experience
•   A Master’s Degree in a  relevant field will be an advantage
•   Knowledge and experience in securities regulations
•   Must be computer literate

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified and interested applicants should forward their applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, contact telephone numbers/e-mail addresses, and addresses of two referees to:

HEAD, HUMAN RESOURCES AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
NO. 30, 3RD CIRCULAR ROAD
CANTONMENTS-ACCRA

E-mail: info@sec.gov.gh or info@secghana.org

Closing Date: 26 September, 2013

{ProCredit Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2013};

Main Duties & Responsibilities

•   Act promptly and be actively involved in exiting staff loan restructuring and settlement process.
•   Be Responsible for the recovery of all ex-staff problem loans
•   Assist in all court duties related to recovery of defaulting loans
•   Files and ensure that court processes are executed
•   Tracking and Locating of defaulting ex-5taff
•   Develop an appropriate strategy to monitor and recover loans owed by ex-Staff.
•   Perform administrative duties on all court cases.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   GCE/SSS/DBS
•   At least two (2) years work experience, desirably in debt recovery or a law firm
•   Good communication and interpersonal skills
•   Conversant with computers and modern office productivity tools
•   Motivated, enthusiastic, friendly but firm, team player
•   Able to work under pressure
•   Physically strong
•   Proven ability to systematically and logically analyze information
•   Ability to organize and manage timelines, even in the face of limited resources and under time pressure.
•   You are expected to be resourceful in using different tactics in getting recoveries and handle different or difficult situations when necessary

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Your application documents should include a motivation statement detailing clearly why you want to join ProCredit SLC and why you are particularly suitable for this position.

Please submit your CV and a Motivational Letter to:-

jobs@procredit.com.gh

Or mail to:

The Human Resource Manager
ProCredit SLC
P. O. Box NT 328
Accra

Closing Date: 10 September, 2013

{Ministry of Justice and Attorney General’s Department,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2013};

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of the International Law Division is the Head of the International Law Division of the Attorney-General’s Department. The Division is generally responsible for matters of international law, particularly matters relating to the international legal obligations of the Republic. The successful candidate will thus be responsible for:

•   Advising the Attorney-General and other Ministries, Departments and Agencies on matters pertaining to the international legal obligations of Government under the Constitution and any other law in force, including, but not limited to, international treaties, conventions and customary principles of international law;
•   Assist in the negotiation, preparation and interpretation of treaties, conventions, protocols and other international agreements in collaboration with other Ministries, Department and Agencies;
•   Provide substantive support to technical co-operation activities and training assistance involving international law;
•   Prepare and maintain a depository of all international treaties and conventions to which the Republic is a Party and keep records of registration of treaties with the United Nations and other international organisations;
•   Organise and co-ordinate continuing legal education (CLE) training seminars for staff attorneys of the International Law Division;
•   Advise on litigation in foreign courts in which the Government of Ghana is a party and, in collaboration with the Solicitor-General, represent Ghana in proceedings before international tribunals and arbitral bodies;
•   Liaise with foreign external lawyers retained by the Republic to conduct litigation on its behalf and report as and when necessary to the Attorney-General;
•   Advise on issues relating to mutual assistance between Ghana and other countries in the area of the enforcement of trans-boundary criminal law;
•   Supervise the staff attorneys of the International Law Division;
•   Co-ordinate all the activities of the International Law Division;
•   Any other duty that may be assigned by the Attorney-General

Qualification Required & Experience

•   The successful candidate must be a lawyer with not less than twelve (12) years standing at the Ghana Bar and a minimum of five years practical experience in either the teaching of International Law, working for an international organisation or advising international clients. A Master of Laws (LL.M) degree in Public International Law or any of its allied disciplines (e.g., International Trade Law, International Investment Law and International Commercial Transactions Law) will be an advantage.
•   He or she must also have excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills and must be knowledgeable in the use of information and communication technology
(ICT) tools. The nature of work at the Ministry of Justice and Attorney-General’s Department demands that the successful candidate must also be a team player.

Renumeration: Attractive

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

The Ag. Chief Director
Ministry of Justice and Attorney-General’s Department
P. O. Box MB 60
Ministries, Accra

Tel: 0302 66396l
E-mail address: suleiman.ahmed@mojagd.gov.gh  
Fax No: 0302-667609

Closing Date: 23 August, 2013

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of an interview date. All candidates must also submit the names of 2 referees and their contact numbers.

{Ministry of Justice and Attorney General’s Department,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2013};

Duties and Responsibilities

The Energy Division of the Attorney-General’s Department specialises in energy law, including the law relating to upstream and downstream petroleum activities and the supply and distribution of electricity. The Director of the Energy Division is the Head of the Division and oversees the activities and programmes of the Division. In particular, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

Advising the Attorney-General and other Ministries, Departments and Agencies on matters relating to Energy, oil and Gas Law;

•   Assisting in the negotiation, preparation and finalization of petroleum and energy agreements;
•   Providing legal opinions on petroleum, energy and related agreements;
•   Advise on energy related disputes in both foreign and local courts and represent government in arbitral proceedings;
•   Co-ordinate all the activities of the Energy Division; and
•   Any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the Attorney-General

Qualification Required & Experience

•   The successful candidate must be a lawyer with not less than twelve (12) years standing at the Ghana Bar and a minimum of five years practical experience in the practice of energy and or petroleum law or in working with an organisation, Ministry, Department or Agency dealing with energy and petroleum matters. A Master’s degree in Law of Energy, Petroleum or Oil and Gas will be an added advantage.
•   He or she must also have excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills and must be knowledgeable in the use of information and communication technology (lCT) tools. The nature of work at the Ministry of Justice and Attorney-General’s Department demands that the successful candidate must also be a team player.

Renumeration: Attractive

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

The Ag. Chief Director
Ministry of Justice and Attorney-General’s Department
P. O. Box MB 60
Ministries, Accra

Tel: 0302 66396l
E-mail address: suleiman.ahmed@mojagd.gov.gh  
Fax No: 0302-667609

Closing Date: 23 August, 2013

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of an interview date. All candidates must also submit the names of 2 referees and their contact numbers.