Senior Legal Officer at Databank

• Work with the legal team in the continuous development and implementation of the Group’s regulatory compliance programme.
•  Engage in the implementation and regular review of regulatory changes to the Group’s regulatory compliance programme.
•  Advise on legal actions by the company or against the company and liaise with External Counsel when required.
•  Draft and review legal contracts, agreements and other documents as required by the Group.
•  Provide Company Secretarial services for the Group.
•  Assist the Head of Legal and other legal officers in the provision of legal advice to the Group to serve both internal and external clients on a broad range of legal matters.
•  Carry out research and prepare memoranda and/or legal opinions on various areas of the law assigned.
•  Manage legal and regulatory risk and liaise with relevant Departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken.
•  Handle complaints against the Group and any associated legal and regulatory issues.
•  Carry out any other assignments given by Head of Legal from time to time.

Qualification Required & Experience

Required Qualification

•  LLB from a recognized University
•  Must be at least 7 years at the Ghana Bar.
•  Completion of the GSE Securities Courses will be an advantage.

Competencies

•  Must have experience in civil litigation and court room practice.
•  Must have sound knowledge of The Companies’ Act, laws relevant to the business environment and all the laws and regulations relating to the capital markets and securities industry.
•  Must have good understanding of the Constitution of Ghana and other laws relevant to the business environment.
•  Must be computer literate.
•  Good sense of judgment and ability to quickly identify potential risks within our business.
•  Use initiative to execute assigned responsibilities.