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The Judicial Service invites applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians for the following position of Head of Legal Department
Duties / Responsibilities:
He/She will lead in:
- Preparing and filing writs, pleadings, submissions, statements of cases, witness statements and other court/legal processes both for and against the institution
- Representing the institution in court and other fora such as the Labour Commission, etc, when necessary
- Advising on civil matters such as high-profile cases that should be referred to the external lawyers of the institution
- Liaising with the external lawyers of the institution in the discharge of their obligations to the institution
- Advise on statutory compliance
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- Research and prepare legal opinions on civil matters affecting the institution
- Drafting and/or reviewing letters, contracts and agreements for and on behalf of the institution and monitoring legal obligations under agreements to ensure compliance
- Assisting in the formulation, implementation and/or amendment of the institution's policies
- Providing sound legal advice to the institution and making recommendations to management as necessary
- Conducting research and providing opinions on internal issues
- Causing to be maintained, a database of the status of all court matters involving the institution
- Submitting weekly and monthly work reports to Line Manager
- Perform other related functions assigned
Qualification Required & Experience
- LLB/BA and BL
- Must be on the roll of Lawyers and a member of the Ghana Bar Association in good standing
- A Master's in Public Administration or MBA would be an advantage
- High moral character with proven integrity
- Must be highly proficient in the use of ICT tools
Work Experience
A minimum of 12 years of post-qualification experience with 5 years of administrative experience in a managerial position
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