Legal Officer - Reputable Company

The Legal Officer is to provide Company Secretarial, Legal and Administrative support services for the office of the Company Secretary.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proffer legal opinion on matters referred by the organisation as directed by the Company Secretary.
• Provide Company Secretarial, Legal and Administrative services for the Company Secretariat.
• Handle general correspondence referred to the Company Secretariat as directed by the Company Secretary.
• Carry out administrative functions in the office and any other tasks assigned by the Company Secretary.
• Assist the Company Secretary by attending meetings and taking minutes of proceedings of all meetings as delegated and directed.
• Serve on Committees in the Organisation as Secretary or Member/Secretary as the case may be.
• Proofread minutes.
• Assist in organising meetings and preparing documents for meetings.
• Assist in follow-up before and after meetings with respect to compliance with decisions and directives.
• Assist the Company Secretary to ensure governance with respect to the Organisation's Investee Companies.
• Keep accurate records of minutes taken and other administrative documents as the case may be.

COMPETENCIES

• Good knowledge and understanding of Company Law, Rules & Procedures. Excellent communication, presentation and report-writing skills. Ability to maintain professional relationships with internal and external

• Good knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office, Internet and other software tools.
• High level of confidentiality and responsibility.
• Good reading and writing skills.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Dedication and commitment to duty.
• Ready to work under pressure and extended hours. Good command over the English Language.
• Good disposition.
• Maintain a high level of integrity.
• Hardworking and good team-player.
• Responsible and reliable.

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• Must have been called to the Ghana Bar

Work Experience

• Five (5) years' minimum work experience in Company Secretarial work or candidate must be interested in Company Secretarial Work.

Personality attributes

• Good team-player.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good writing skills.
• Computer literate. Possess a high sense of professionalism.
• Ability to take initiative and be proactive.
• Good monitoring and management.