Job Vacancies at Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) LTD

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

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The Bank is currently seeking to employ an experienced lawyer who is interested in building a career in a corporate institution for its Legal unit.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

•  Oversee the activities of the legal unit to ensure general compliance of the Bank with applicable laws and regulations
•  Provide legal advise on various aspects of law affecting the Bank
•  Represent and/or ensure legal representation of the bank when summoned
•  Review title documents and search reports and advise thereon
•  Manage the resolution of disputes as well as relationships with external solicitors
•  Assist with company secretarial duties as and when required

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
•  A minimum of 8-10 years working experience as a lawyer

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, intergrity, professionalism, resilience and be self driven.

Location: Accra