Senior / Legal Officers - Reputable Institution

A reputable institution invites applications from suitably quaified Ghanaians for the job position in its Legal Department as Senior/Legal Officers

Position: Senior/Legal Officers

Reports directly to: Head of Legal Department

Supervises: Administrative and Secretarial Staff

Duties/Responsibilities:

He/She will assist 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 the 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.
• Advising on statutory compliances.
• Researching and preparing legal opinions on civil matters affecting the Institution.
• Drafting and/ or reviewing legal 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 when 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.
• Preparing corporate secretarial services.
• Submitting reports to line Manager as required.
• Perform other functions assigned. 

QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENT:

• LLB/BA and BL
• Must be on the Roll of Lawyers and a member of the Ghana Bar Association in good standing. 
• High moral character with proven integrity.
• A Master's Degree would be an advantage.
• Other advantage: Corporate Secretaryship.
• Should be highly proficient in the use of ICT Tools.

Work Experience:

Legal Officer -   0 - 3 years post-qualification experience 

Senior Officer - 3 — 7 years post qualification experience