Head, Legal

To define the in - country Legal strategy and scope its implementation by identifying ways to promote Legal's mandate in Ghana. To provide specialised insights that inform the rendering of legal advice to stakeholders on ambiguous matters. To safeguard integrity in terms of legal, reputational and other risk.

Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
Field of Study: Legal

Must be called to the Bar in Ghana.

Experience Required
Legal
More than 15 years
Proven experience in providing expert insight & guidance in the management of legal risk & drafting, vetting, review, dissemination and or negotiation of legal documents and processes of a highly complex & ambiguous nature. Development of legal strategy and leadership of a legal team/function. Identification and mitigation of legal risks in instable environments. 15 years' experience within legal and the financial sector at a senior legal manager/counsel level, with 10 years' experience in corporate transactions.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Convincing People
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Documenting Facts
• Establishing Rapport
• Interacting with People
• Making Decisions
• Providing Insights
• Resolving Conflict
• Seizing Opportunities
• Showing Composure

Technical Competencies:

• Corporate Legal Services Management
• Dispute Resolution
• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
• Legal Advisory & Interpretation
• Legal Compliance
• Legal Drafting
• Legal Knowledge
• Legal Research