Head, Legal Affairs at Ghana Atomic Energy Commission

Job Description

• Provide legal advice to the Commission through the Director-General.
• Advise on compliance with international nuclear legal instruments.
• Assist the Attorney General’s Department to draft appropriate nuclear legislation when the need arises.
• Provide legal risk analysis, advice on contract agreements, land issues, memorandum of understanding. etc.
• Report to management on pending litigation and agreements.
• Monitor cases in litigation and coordinate/monitor internal and external legal counsels and report status to Management.
• Any other duties to be assigned by the Director-General

Requirement/Skills

• Must have LLM preferably in international law or related field.
• Must be a professional Lawyer, called to the Bar and a member of the Ghana Bar Association.
• Must have Knowledge in legal research techniques, contract drafting and interpretation.
• Must have at least ten (10) years post-qualification experience in the private and/or public sector.
• Must be conversant with UN conventions and other international Conventions in the Nuclear and related areas.
• Must be good team player.
• Must have excellent inter-personal and communication skills so as to be able to inspire staff.