Job Description

Role Purpose
Provide legal support for the Group along with the Group Head – Legal in compliance with the subsidiaries’ mandate, relevant laws of Ghana and other foreign countries of operations.

• Reports To: Group Head/Legal
• Direct Reports:Legal Officer/s
• Location:Group Office

Internal Relationship    

• Group Head/Legal
• Legal Officer/s
• Subsidiaries
• The Group Team

External Relationship

• External Solicitors
• Registrar Generals Department
• Courts
• National Labour Commission
• Defaulting Clients
• Lands Commission

Key Responsibilities

• Implement approved legal policies, standards and procedures for the Group. 
• Vet title documents, draft recitals and legal documents (e.g. bonds, deeds of assignment, tenancy agreements, title deeds, leases, etc.) for review/approval and process same in line with prescribed legal processes.
• Assist Group Head- Legal to liaise with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken.
• Provide legal advice or opinions on issues regarding the operations of the Group.
• Conduct research on pending and/or decided court cases involving the Group and other matters that are of relevance to the Organisation. 
• Prepare legal documents for filing at various courts.
• Respond to cases and demand notices from potential litigants within agreed timelines.
• Recommend/Participate in alternative dispute resolutions involving the Group as directed.
• Liaise with External Solicitors and provide update on status of the Group’s referred cases.
• Responsible for the maintenance/update of database on past, pending and present legal cases to facilitate easy retrieval/accessibility of information. 
• Interpret legal issues regarding laws, rules and regulations within Countries of operations and Staff Conditions of Service and any other HR policies. 
• Stay abreast with legislation, rules/regulations, international best practices and new developments in the legal services. 
• Assist Group Head – Legal in preparing monthly and quarterly reports for the department for executive management meetings. 
• Prepare other Legal reports related to job function.
• Represent the Group and its employees on both Civil and Criminal matters as directed.
• Review new legislations and legal precedent and make recommendations on areas that are likely to affect its operations of the Group. 
• Perform any other duty(s) assigned by Group Head- Legal

Required Skills or Experience

Education 
LLB or BA plus BL (Barrister at Law). A Master’s Degree in Law will be an added advantage.
Member of a recognised professional body. 

Experience 
Seven (7) years relevant post qualification experience with at least Three (3) years in a managerial role.

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Law reports, Statutes, Acts, Rules, Regulations.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding in legal rules and court procedures.
• Good knowledge/understanding of the operations of the Group and its subsidiaries. 
• Good negotiation, persuasion and conflict management skills.
• Excellent legal drafting, minutes taking and board secretarial skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and report writing skills.
• Absolute discretion in handling/dealing with confidential information/data.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good planning and organizing skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and often pressured environment.
• Good knowledge in the use of Microsoft office, internet and other legal software and tools.
• Sound decision making based on thorough analysis.
• Good managerial, coaching and interpersonal skills in a team setting