Legal Officers at Guaranty Trust Bank

The Bank is currently seeking “freshly qualified lawyers” interested in building a career in a corporate institution for a Legal unit.

Specific Duties & Responsibilitie

•  Provide general legal advisory services on various work-related issues
•  Draft facility and security agreements while ensuring adequate protection of the Bank’s interest therein
•  Draft/Review various contract agreements involving the bank and ensure their enforceable
•  Conduct land and company searches and advice the bank on the outcomes
•  Monitor the resolution of disputes and/or litigations referred to external solicitors
•  Ensure representation of the bank at all court hearings and report an same to management
•  Contribute to the achievement of the banks quality objectives and improve upon the quality management systems applicable to the role
•  Perform all other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor

Qualification Required & Experience
The successful candidate should have:

•  Been called to the Ghana Bar
•  A Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) with a minimum of a second class lower

The ideal candidate must:

•  Be a team player and possess good communication, negotiation and analytical skills
•  Command presence, demonstrate sound decision-making and judgement (capabilities, integrity, professionalism, resilience and be self driven.

Location: Accra