A reputable Financial Institution (non-bank) in Accra is seeking to recruit qualified individuals to fill the positions as Lawyers

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation in cases referred to the Litigation Unit
• Give legal opinion on matters referred from various departments of the company
• Examine legal data to determine advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits or legal right and obligations
• Prepare legal briefs and opinions and file appeals in court where necessary
• Compile information for court cases by conducting legal research; finding laws or similar court decisions related to pending cases; interpreting laws or legislation, explaining government laws or regulations; analyzing data, legal questions and existing evidence or facts.
• Gather evidence, examine legal data, argue motions, question witnesses and negotiate settlements of civil disputes.
• Gather evidence to formulate defense or imitate legal actions
• Assist external solicitors of the Company in handling cases referred to them
• Serve on Disciplinary Committee where necessary
• Perform other duties that may be assigned from time-to-time

Qualification Required & Experience

• LLB or a good first degree preferably in BA Law
• BL or Qualifying Certificate in Law issued by the Ghana School of Law or any recognized Law School outside the country
• Must have been called to the Ghana Bar
• 1 to 3 years post qualification experience in litigation

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Should have knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, agency rules and executive orders.
• Should have knowledge of processes and principles for providing Company Secretarial Services as well Customer Services
• Must possess administrative and organization skills with the ability to prioritize demanding needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbal and mitten.
• Ability to negotiate settlements of civil disputes
• Ability to work well in a competitive and stressful environment with little or no supervision.

Mode of Application

Interested applicants should forward their applications together with their detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the certificates and other supporting documents to:

P.O. Box CT 4672
Cantonments