| Requirements: | OISL is a member of the Opportunity International Network- a global coalition of organisations dedicated to providing opportunities to people in less developed countries. The Network has forty seven (47) partners around the world.
OISL is a leading microfinance Institution in Ghana. A “Kingdom Bank”, impelled by the love of Jesus Christ to make a difference in the lives of the economically active poor in Ghana. OISL seeks a like-minded dedicated individual to join its legal team.
JOB PURPOSE
To develop and manage the legal recovery process of the institution and to handle all court proceedings and other legal representations as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Qualification
• Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Law or its equivalent.
• Must be a Qualified Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Ghana.
REQUIREMENTS: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Develop and manage the legal recovery process of the Institution;
• Draft, edit and review legal documents;
• Provide legal advice on all matters relating to Opportunity Ghana;
• Manage and oversee the organization’s relations with insurance companies;
• Manage and influence decisions in a variety of functional areas including but not limited to business transactions, intellectual property, labour and employment, corporate governance and compliance, government relations and regulation and so on;
• Assist in an advisory capacity to the Strategic Business Units (SBUs);
• Handle any other assignment that would be given by the Head of Legal Department.
• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience which must include litigation experience;
• Advocacy and courtroom skills ;
• Knowledge of banking operations and experience obtained in a financial institution will be an added advantage.
DEADLINE:
All Applications and CVs must be sent to recruitment@opportunityghana.com not later than 15th February 2011.
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