Legal Pupil (Contract) at Vodafone Ghana

About The Job

Role Purpose:

• To assist the Legal Team, particularly the litigation team in performing tasks diligently.

Key Accountabilities And Decision Ownership:

• Assist the Transactions Unit with drafting and review of agreements
• Draft pleadings, motions, witness statements and other court processes
• Draft letters, demand notices and other correspondence
• Collate evidence and conduct research on case law
• Keep a record of changes in the law
• Schedule and conduct depositions of witnesses and experts for trial
• Hold case briefs for Litigation team in court
• Attend court to represent Vodafone as a party in court
• Attend hearings at quasi-judicial bodies such as the National Labour Commission (NLC) and the Electronic Telecommunications Tribunal (ETC)

Core Competencies, Knowledge And Experience:

• Must be able to draft pleadings and other court processes
• Must possess good and in- depth research skills in respect of statute law and case law
• Must have a working knowledge of court room procedure and administrative functions
• Must be capable of reviewing and drafting agreements
• Must have Record-keeping and management skills

Technical And Professional Qualifications:

• Qualifying and Practicing Certificate in Law
• Must have been called to the Ghana Bar 0 – 3 years