Role Summary

• Reporting to the Legal Officer, the Legal and Compliance Officer would be responsible for providing assistance and advice on legal, contract, legislative and compliance issues regarding the establishment and operations of the organization

Job Responsibilities

Priorities responsibilities of the Legal and Compliance Officer include the following:

• Assist with the provision of legal advice in relation to various areas of law such as corporate law, commercial law, property law, data protection, employment law, intellectual property law and litigation
• Assist with drafting and/or negotiating a wide range of legal agreements and documents including contracts for services, third party supplier contracts, service agreements, memorandum of understandings
• Monitoring legislative and regulatory developments affecting the organization
• Conduct legal research and identify potential risks to the organization

Qualification Required & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years working experience
• Bachelor’s of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university
• Must be a lawyer and member of the Ghana Bar Association
• Experience in corporate or investment related legal practice, preferably in the public or financial sector

Location: Accra