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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.
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- 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
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