Legal Jobs In Ghana November 2019

Reputable Companies is searching for qualified candidates to fill their legal jobs in Ghana this November 2019. 

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Lawyers, Accra - Financial institution

A reputable Financial Institution (non-bank) in Accra is seeking to recruit qualified individuals to fill the positions as Lawyers

LAWYERS

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation in cases referred to the Litigation Unit
• Give legal opinion on matters referred from various departments of the company

• Examine legal data to determine advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits or legal right and obligations
• Prepare legal briefs and opinions and file appeals in court where necessary
• Compile information for court cases by conducting legal research; finding laws or similar court decisions related to pending cases; interpreting laws or legislation, explaining government laws or regulations; analyzing data. legal questions and existing evidence or facts.
• Gather evidence, examine legal data, argue motions, question witnesses and negotiate settlements of civil disputes.
• Gather evidence to formulate defence or imitate legal actions

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Head of Legal Department

A reputable Institution invites applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians for the following position as Head of Legal Department

(Salary Scale attached to this position is GHS 12,983.00 - GHS 15,781.00)

Reports directly to:        Head of Institution

Supervises:       Senior/Legal Officers

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 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

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Legal Internship Opportunity

Egality Law is a corporate and commercial law firm with offices in Ghana. We specialise in media, human rights, corporate and commercial law, and focus on clients that are seeking to serve the public interest. 

We are grounded in principles of integrity, ethics and the public interest, and we benefit from two decades of experience with leading international law firms and multinational institutions.

An opportunity has arisen for an internship with our firm, with a view to being employed as a Junior Associate in future. The successful individual will either be studying law or recently qualified at the Bar; we will consider candidates who are up to two years qualified and international educational or work experience is desirable. 

You must either be studying law, have a law degree or be a member of the Ghanaian Bar in order to apply for this role. 

Tasks will include thinking through legal problems, research and assisting our team with drafting and other written work. There will also be some administrative duties. The selected individual will work closely with our Principal and stands to gain invaluable work experience.

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Director, Legal Services

A reputable company is seeking for a Ghanaian professional and an experience talent to occupy the position as Director within the Legal Department. 

KEY PERFORMANCE OUTPUTS

The successful applicant shall be responsible forensuring that all legal services across the Company are Lamed out effectively including preparing contracts, contracting external solicitors, liaising with regulatory agencies, preparation of regulatory reports and managing relationships with regulatory bodies for all business operations. Responsible for provision of legal advice and secretarial services to the Company on compliance with applicable rules and regulation.

The successful applicant will also be required to perform the following functions among others:

• Oversee the formulation of legal strategies to ensure minimal interruptions to Company operations from third parties
• Provide  legal advice on all business transactions with third parties including all legal documents and newspaper publication to avoid or minimise exposure to potential litigation
• Liaise with Government agencies to ensure that the Company obtains relevant licenses, permits and approvals for business operations 4.0versee the preparation of legal guidelines for expansion to mitigate against possible litigation, arbitration, staff and/or community unrest and other situations capable of disrupting the Company's operations

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Legal Manager - Vivo Energy Ghana

Description

• Manage the provision of a comprehensive legal advisory service to Vivo Energy Ghana by advising, consulting, negotiating and drafting agreements and opinions and managing litigation.
• Provide a full range of company secretarial services including acting as company secretary to Vivo Energy Ghana, attending board meetings, maintaining statutory registers and lodging statutory notices and forms.

• Act as focal point for monitoring regulatory framework affecting the oil industry in Ghana. Act as a focal point for implementing appropriate corporate governance in Vivo Energy Ghana.
• Manage the department’s resources so as to ensure that the companies are able to pursue their business objectives with optimum legal assistance.
• Manage, control and monitor instructions to and expenditure by external lawyers engaged to render legal services.
• Liaise with all functions and departments to facilitate interactive supportive roles and relationships.

Requirements

The incumbent must be a qualified attorney or advocate (or be similarly qualified in a foreign jurisdiction) and have at least five years’ of service as a legal advisor. Preferably, he/she must have had some involvement in or exposure to senior management.

As a legal advisor the incumbent must have a broad knowledge of the law and the practical application thereof.

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