Job Description

The Legal Officer will undertake an exciting range of varied tasks within the Law Programme. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Initiate and pursue legal proceedings as required by the Company i.e., prepare writs, defences,
• submissions and other pleadings in civil cases both “for and against” the Company.
• Prepare, file and plead cases in Commercial Court in pursuit of amounts owed to the Company.
• Advise on civil matters that should be directed to external counsel.
• File oppositions in matters where title is being passed or property is being encumbered and there
• are arrears due and payable to the Company.
• Advise on statutory compliances.
• Research and prepare legal opinions on various civil matters including claims for compensation
• against the Company.
• Draft and/or review legal letters, contracts and agreements and monitor legal obligations under
• agreements to ensure compliance, as requested.
• Submit all judgments to the Legal Officer supporting the Loss Reduction Division diligently.
• Submit quarterly work reports to Management and the Board of Directors.
• Submit quarterly reports on targets achieved together with an appraisal report to the Chief
• Executive Officer.
• Cause to be maintained, a database of the status of all court matters involving the Company.
• Represent the Company at Arbitration and Public Utilities Commission hearings.
• Assist in the formulation, implementation and/or amendment of Company policies.
• Draft, amend, review and/or recommend modifications to the electricity sector or related laws
• and regulations governing the Company.
• Perform duties as Secretary to Management Committee, Management Tender Board and all Sub Committees of Management Committee.
• Provide sound legal advice to the Company and make recommendations to Management as
• necessary.
• Attend special committee meetings and offer advice as required.

Required Skills or Experience

• Age: NA
• Gender: Male/Female     
• Educational Qualification: Law degree with at least some specialisation in international human rights.

Work Experience    

• (5) years of experience in handling legal matters as a practicing
• Attorney-at-Law or in a corporate environment.
• Nationality:Ghanaian
• Salary: Competitive
• Expected Availability: Within 1 month
• Technical understanding of the Company.’s business and operations and attention to details.
• Excellent interpersonal communication at all levels (verbal and written).
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to cope with high levels of responsibility and with confidential matters.
• Ability to work well within the team.
• A high level of professionalism which is required on the job at all times.
• Computer Literacy.