{"id":63106,"date":"2021-11-29T09:54:57","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T09:54:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=63106"},"modified":"2021-11-29T09:54:57","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T09:54:57","slug":"university-of-ghana-vacancies-2021-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/university-of-ghana-vacancies-2021-3.html","title":{"rendered":"University of Ghana Vacancies 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job Title: Legal Officer\/Senior Legal Officer\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

JOB PURPOSE<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 The Office of the Legal Counsel shall, under the Vice-Chancellor, be responsible for providing legal counsel, advice and representation in all matters and proceedings of the University.
\n\u2022 The successful applicant will be a member of the team and will assist the Legal Counsel in the discharge of the responsibilities of the Office of the Legal Counsel.<\/p>\n

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Assist the Legal Counsel to provide legal advice on all University related matters;
\n\u2022 Represent or ensure that the University is appropriately represented in all dispute resolution proceedings;
\n\u2022 Attend Committee and other meetings;
\n\u2022 Review University activities to determine compliance with applicable law;
\n\u2022 Review, draft and revise contract\/agreements, and any other documents to support commercial transactions agreements involving or concerning the University;
\n\u2022 Record minutes of meetings including subsidiary Companies and Appeals Board hearing proceedings;
\n\u2022 Review, drafts and negotiate major account agreements, consulting agreements, non-disclosure agreements amongst others;
\n\u2022 Drive contract lifecycle from drafting through to completion of the negotiation process, and\/or contract execution. Manage contract change control process and related correspondence requiring legal input;
\n\u2022 Prepare contracts for internal review and approval and ensures compliance with University policies as well as applicable laws or regulations;
\n\u2022 Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations;
\n\u2022 Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues;
\n\u2022 With approval from the Legal Counsel, communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.);
\n\u2022 Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the University\u2019s full legal rights;
\n\u2022 Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forces;
\n\u2022 Write legal opinions as shall be requested;
\n\u2022 Draft legal documents as shall be requested;
\n\u2022 Be a team player, help build your team and maintain teamwork;
\n\u2022 Conduct your work with integrity and responsibility;
\n\u2022 Discharge any other assignments that the Legal Counsel shall deem necessary.<\/p>\n

Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

Applicants must possess:<\/p>\n

\u2022 A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
\n\u2022 Professional law qualification and duly enrolled at the Bar to practice Law in Ghana
\n\u2022 Minimum of six (6) years relevant post-qualification experience<\/p>\n

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

The appointment as Legal Officer\/Senior Legal Officer shall normally be for six years including a probationary period. The appointment shall be reviewed before the end of the sixth year and may normally be renewed.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra<\/p>\n

How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n

An applicant is required to submit an application pack to the<\/p>\n

Registrar,<\/strong>
\nUniversity of Ghana,<\/strong>
\nP. O. Box LG 25,<\/strong>
\nLegon, Accra,<\/strong>
\nGhana<\/strong>\u00a0(Hardcopy)<\/p>\n

or\u00a0registrar@ug.edu.gh<\/strong>\u00a0(Soft Copy).<\/p>\n

The application pack should contain the following:<\/p>\n

i. Completed application form for\u00a0Senior Administrative and Professional Staff Application<\/strong>: (UAB Form 1B) to be downloaded from the University\u2019s website\u00a0www.ug.edu.gh\/hrodd
\nii. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and\/or professional certificates.<\/p>\n

Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a001 December, 2021<\/p>\n

Further information about the University of Ghana may be found on the University website at www.ug.edu.gh.<\/p>\n

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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