Job Description

A reputable Savings & Loans Company seek to recruit qualified, experienced and performance driven young individuals for the role of a Litigation Lawyer. 

• DEPARTMENT:  LEGAL 
• REPORTS TO:  CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Job Purpose
To manage all phases of the litigation; from the investigation, pleadings, and discovery through to the pre-trial, trial, settlement, and appeal processes.

• Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research and initial case assessments.
• Engage in pre-litigation settlement discussions to attempt to resolve the matter before a lawsuit is filed.
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations to relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare legal briefs and opinions, and file appeals where necessary.
• Represent Company in court or before government agencies & regulatory authorities.
• Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
• Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.
• Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them in court.
• Negotiate settlements of civil disputes.
• Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
• Present evidence to defend the Company or to prosecute defendants in civil litigation.
• Prepare and draft legal documents, such as deeds, mortgages, leases, and contracts.
• Conduct general legal training for staff.
• Drive the performance of the legal team.

Required Skills or Experience

Experience:

• At least three years of litigation experience.
• Work experience in the financial environment will de preferred. 
• Very good knowledge and understanding of loan recovery management.
• Solid understanding and application of regulatory compliance.

Qualification:

• Must have a Bachelor degree in Law.
• Must have a Qualifying Certificate in Law and a member of the Ghana Bar Association in good standing.

Competences, Skills & Attitudes:

• Ability to influence and negotiate.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Ability to collect and analyze information, identify key legal duty bearers and develop innovative legal solutions.
• Must have a positive and dynamic attitude with a high sense of integrity.
• Must be creative and confident to design and implement impactful litigation.