A reputable and leading financial institution in Ghana is seeking for qualified personnel to
fill the above position:
Key Responsibilities:
- To vet title documents, draft recitals and engross debentures.
- Review and Draft Agreements.
- Liaise with Credit Risk Management to prepare and review agreements with respect to
Customers facilities. - Undertake legal research and analysis; prepare legal opinions, reports,and
correspondence. - Liaise with external solicitors on cases referred.
- Perform first review of conditions precedent and drawdown requests.
- Update of status of cases against the Bank which have been referred to External Solicitors.
- Prepare periodic case studies (reports) indicating lessons learned.
- Keep abreast with relevant developments in relation to laws on Companies and the Banking
Industry. - Represent the legal department on Disciplinary Committee.
- Provide support as appropriate to General Manager, Legal Department
- Provide Legal advice on labour related issues including labour contract negotiations.
- Attend meetings of the MART Board and Trustees of UMB Provident Fund; take minutes and
follow up on matters arising therefrom.
Requirements: - Minimum of Barrister at Law with at least 3 years’ experience post qualification.
- Good knowledge in Court rules and procedures
- Good knowledge and understanding of banking operations and practice.
- Current with case law with particular reference to banking and labour laws/practices.
- Good negotiation skills.
- Good communication (verbal/written) skills.
- Computer literacy
How to Apply:
Submit your CV with valid contact details to hrfiredup@gmail.com with the subject line
“Application for Legal Officer Position “
Deadline: December 20,2024.