Job Description

Our client, a leading investment firm in Ghana, is currently seeking a Senior Legal Officer to join its team. The incumbent would be responsible for ensuring the effective management of all legal aspects of the firm’s business relationships and ensure internal regulatory compliance. This position is based in Accra, Ghana.

 Responsibilities include:

• Work with the legal team in the continuous development and implementation of the firm’s regulatory compliance programme.
• Engage in the implementation and regular review of regulatory changes to the firm’s regulatory compliance programme.
• Advise on legal actions by the company or against the company and liaise with External Counsel when required.
• Draft and review legal contracts, agreements and other documents as required by the firm.
• Provide Company Secretarial services for the Firm.
• Assist General Counsel and other legal officers in the provision of legal advice to the firm to serve both internal and external clients on a broad range of legal matters.
• Carry out research and prepare memoranda and/or legal opinions on various areas of the law assigned.
• Manage legal and regulatory risk and liaise with relevant Departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken.             
• Handle complaints against the firm and any associated legal and regulatory issues.
• Carry out any other assignments given by General Counsel/Head of Legal from time to time.

 Location: Accra, Ghana

 Salary: Competitive

Required Skills or Experience

• LLB from a recognized University, and must be at least 5 years at the Ghana Bar.
• Completion of the GSE Securities Courses will be an advantage. 
• Experience in capital markets and the corporate environment within the securities industry will be an advantage. 
• Must have experience in civil litigation and court room practice.
• Must have sound knowledge of The Companies’ Code, laws relevant to the business environment and all the laws and regulations relating to the capital markets and securities industry.
• Must be computer literate.
• Good sense of judgment and ability to quickly identify potential risks within our business.
• Use initiative to execute assigned responsibilities.
• Plan and prioritize responsibilities to achieve the best results.
• Ability to multitask.
• Work with minimum supervision
• Good analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good people management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.