Posted on :
18 Feb, 2019
18 Feb, 2019
The Head Office of the church has vacancy for the position of
Job Description
Job Title: Legal Officer
Job Purpose
• Manage all legal functions of the church and provide advice
Key Responsibilities
• Liaise with PCG legal advisors on all legal matters
• Provide legal advice to the church
• Prepare or review legal documents such as contracts, leases and MOUs with external parties
• Review and prepare internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with statutory or legal requirements
• Represent the church in court or any other forum
• Gather evidence to formulate defense or initiate legal actions
• Identify any new which necessitates an improvement to the church’s standard legal documentation
• Develop processes to eradicate or mitigate legal liabilities
• Assist in internal disciplinary or investigative proceedings of staff
• Provide legal education to the church from time to time
• Perform any other incidental and related duties as directed by the GAC
Qualification Required & Experience
• LLB or BA Law
• Professional qualification (Barrister at Law)
• A minimum of 3 years post call experience
Skills and Competencies
• Excellent analytical skills and sense of judgment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Exhibition of of high sense of integrity
• High level of commitment and professionalism
• A team player
• Must be able to take difficult and bold decisions and initiatives
Location: Accra
How to Apply
Applications must be accompanied by: • Detailed Curriculum Vitae • Certified photocopies of relevant certificates • Reliable cell phone numbers and email addresses Application must be addressed to: The Director of Administration and Human Resource Management Presbyterian Church of Ghana Head Office P.O.Box GP 1800 Accra Or email to: [email protected] / [email protected] Or Call us on: 0204-617333
Closing Date: 22 February, 2019