Procredit Ghana: Legal Advisor

ProCredit Savings and Loans Company Limited (ProCredit SLC) is part of a development oriented international group of financial institutions operating in 22 countries in Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe. Its mission is to provide professional financial services to very small, small and medium-sized businesses and individuals. ProCredit has been operating in Ghana since July 2002 and currently has 24 branches nationwide with more than 650 employees.

Job Description

Main duties and responsibilities:

Render legal opinion on matters affecting the business of the Company
Identifying and analyze legal developments (monitoring changes in legislation), notifying and guiding Procredit accordingly
Monitor the quality of all contracts and the registration of contract documents
Legal defense of ProCredit
Register all collateral agreements
Loan recovery and legal prosecution
Required Skills or Experience

Qualification:

LLB Degree/BA degree plus BL from Ghana School of Law
At least 1 (one) year practice as a lawyer
Good knowledge of the Ghanaian labour law
Excellent knowledge of the English Language
Good knowledge of business and management principles

How To Apply

We offer an interesting and challenging work opportunity in a dynamic, international environment characterized by flat hierarchies. Your application documents should include a motivation statement detailing clearly why you are particularly suited to the position for which you are applying. You may refer to our group and local website addresses (www.procredit-holding.com) and (www.procredit.com.gh) respectively for more information about the institution.

Pleae be informed that only selected candidates will be contacted by the HR Department for Interview

Please visit the Career page on our website www.procredit.com.gh to apply or send CV to: [email protected]

Offer expires 18th October 2010