Legal Officer / Senior Legal Officer - University of Ghana

JOB PURPOSE

• The Office of the Legal Counsel shall, under the Vice-Chancellor, be responsible for providing legal counsel, advice and representation in all matters and proceedings of the University.
• The successful applicant will be a member of the team and will assist the Legal Counsel in the discharge of the responsibilities of the Office of the Legal Counsel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Legal Counsel to provide legal advice on all University-related matters;
• Represent or ensure that the University is appropriately represented in all dispute resolution proceedings;
• Attend Committee and other meetings;
• Review University activities to determine compliance with applicable law;
• Review, draft and revise contract/agreements, and any other documents to support commercial transactions agreements involving or concerning the University;

• Record minutes of meetings including subsidiary Companies and Appeals Board hearing proceedings;
• Review, draft and negotiate major account agreements, consulting agreements, non-disclosure agreements amongst others;
• Drive contract lifecycle from drafting through to completion of the negotiation process, and/or contract execution. Manage contract change control process and related correspondence requiring legal input;
• Prepare contracts for internal review and approval and ensure compliance with University policies as well as applicable laws or regulations;
• Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations;
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues;
• With approval from the Legal Counsel, communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.);
• Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the University’s full legal rights;
• Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forces;
• Write legal opinions as shall be requested;
• Draft legal documents as shall be requested;
• Be a team player, help build your team and maintain teamwork;
• Conduct your work with integrity and responsibility;
• Discharge any other assignments that the Legal Counsel shall deem necessary.

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicants must possess:

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
• Professional law qualification and duly enrolled at the Bar to practice Law in Ghana
• Minimum of six (6) years relevant post-qualification experience

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

The appointment as Legal Officer/Senior Legal Officer shall normally be for six years including a probationary period. The appointment shall be reviewed before the end of the sixth year and may normally be renewed.

Location: Accra