Overview
Legal Manager Jobs in Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana at Women’s World Banking Ghana
Title: Legal Manager
Company: Women’s World Banking Ghana
Location: Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
A leading savings and loans company headquartered in Accra seeks the following: Legal Manager
Purpose Of The Role
To provide leadership in the implementation of key processes that relate to legal matters, AML and Compliance in the company
Key Duties & Responsibilities Include But Not Limited
To provide legal advice and guidance on legal matters related to the institution’s operations, policies and code of conduct
To provide guidance and assistance in the negotiation and drafts of contracts relating to a variety of areas arising from banking activities
To ensure that all allegations of legal misconduct are responded to in a timely manner to management in an attempt to maintain integrity within the organisation
To ensure compliance of kinds of laws and regulations for all operations by collaborating with the risk unit in wwbg
To ensure proper documentation and filing of all legal documents and ensure they are kept confidential
To act as the custodian of the company seal and statutory records
To maintain the necessary corporate registers and records as well as ensures necessary information is provided to the registrar of companies
To prepare legal letter, agreements for mergers and acquisition among others
Handle law suits of wwbg, and secure wwbg, and its possessions from any illegal problems
To study contracts and legal documents to make sure that they are in the interest of wwbg
Periodically conducts audits and reviews to ensure execution of compliance standards
Conducts interviews, scrutinize details and asks questions to make sure employees make every effort to stay compliant across a company’s various departments
When compliance problem’s arise, conducts investigations to discover the roots of the issue
Work closely with department managers to review all departmental policies for compliance issues
Qualification Required & Experience
Must have a minimum of 3 years practical working experience in savings and loans industry
Minimum of a degree in law. A diploma or second degree in business administration will be an added advantage
A member of the institute of chartered secretaries and administrators with a minimum of 3 years professional legal experience, preferably acquired in a banking or service-oriented environment
Strong knowledge about corporate laws and regulations
Excellent reviewing and logical abilities
Must be well organised and accurate in carrying out duties
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality about all legal matters
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Location:
Accra
How To Apply For The Job
Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and CV qouting only the Job Position in the subject line to:
Closing Date:
17 October, 2018
