National Petroleum Authority: Legal Officer

Job Description

Reports to: Director, Legal and Administration

The Legal Officer shall assist the Director, Legal & Administration in Legal & Governing Board issues. Assisting the Director, Legal & Administration in:

Ensuring representation in legal suits and at other adjudicating/investigating bodies
Providing general legal advice on administrative and operational issues
Protection of the interest of the Authority including contract drafting and review etc
Governing Board Secretarial issues
Review of draft Regulations

Required Skills or Experience

A Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised institution
Minimum of 3 years post-professional qualification experience in relevant areas in Company and commerical Law practice
Have the ability to work under minimum supervision
Must be fair-minded, be able to work under pressue and be a team player
Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal relations
Must be computer literate

How To Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their applications with detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates to:

The Chief Executive
National Petroleum Authority
House No. 11, 5th Circular Road
C. P. M. B, Cantonments
Accra

Offer valid till: 14 Feb, 2011