Responsibilities
- Assisting with the management of the legal department
- Managing a diverse portfolio of corporate and commercial related matters
- Legal representation and advisory services for the group of companies in all matters.
- Ensuring efficient administration of the legal department
- Attending meetings for and on behalf of the group
- Managing the Companies' risk and liability
- Record-keeping and document management
- Advising on corporate governance
- Managing the incorporation and legal affairs of subsidiaries
- Collaborating with and supervising external counsel
- Drafting and reviewing contracts
- Negotiating contracts
- Facilitating and negotiating investment
- Conducting research using legislation, case law, other legal texts, and online resources
- Drafting legal documents, including reports, contracts, opinions etc.
Skills & Qualifications
- At least 2 years of experience practicing law - experience as in-house legal counsel is preferable.
- LLB degree & licensed to practice law in Ghana
- An in-depth appreciation of commercial transactions and corporate practice
- Excellent communication skills, strong time management and organizational skills
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
Interested candidates should send their CV to n.addo@belfastafrica.com not later than November 15, 2022.