Job Description

Job Purpose
Participate in providing a clear understanding of the laws and regulations in general, and relating to the
water sector in particular, for compliance
Key Accountabilities

• Participate in reviewing of all laws, and regulations relating to an issues/ matters
• Assist in advising the Company on all legal matters to ensures that there are no infringements of the laws, rules and regulations governing the water sector
• Participate in providing efficient legal services to the company.
• Participate in drafting and processing legal documents for the company (e.g.. bonds, deeds of assignment, tenancy, title deeds leases,right of way, etc.) in line with prescribed legal process to ensure conformity with the laws and regulations of the land.
• Participate in providing legal advice on contract negotiations, management  and administrative to protect the legal interest of the company
• Participate in vetting all foreign and local Contracts to ensure that the requisite performance bonds and Contracts are in order before recommending for signature.
• Represent the Company and its employees on both Civil and Criminal matters to ensure the protection of the corporate interest at all times.
• Liaise with external solicitors or retained lawyers to provide legal advice to the organisation.
• Participate in preparation of legal opinion on matters

Salary Scale: Very attractive

Reporting to: Chief Manager (Legal Services)

Required Skills or Experience

• University degree in Law and a qualified certificate in law, Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences or related.
• Professional qualification in law Membership of the Ghana Bar Association
• A minimum of eight (8) years relevant working experience,

Knowledge and Skills

• In depth knowledge of Law reports, statutes, Acts, rules. regulations, etc.
• Strong negotiation, persuasion and conflict management skills
• Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, internet, etc.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.