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Legal Officer
Work mode: On-site · Location: Greater Accra, Ghana · Schedule: Full Time.
Minimum Experience
1 year
Application Deadline
📅 31 Dec 2026
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications & Experience
Required Skills & Competencies
What We Offer
Additional Requirement: Applicants must be willing to relocate if required by the business. Location: Accra
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts, agreements, and legal documentation.
- Provide legal advice to management and various business units on operational and commercial matters.
- Ensure compliance with Ghanaian laws, industry regulations, and company policies.
- Monitor changes in legislation and advise management on legal implications.
- Manage legal disputes and coordinate with external solicitors where necessary.
- Support corporate governance activities, including statutory filings and regulatory reporting.
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions and reports.
- Review procurement, employment, and vendor agreements to minimize legal risks.
- Assist in developing and implementing compliance policies and internal controls.
- Maintain accurate records of legal documents and confidential information.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB).
- A professional qualification from the Ghana School of Law (BL) and enrollment as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Ghana is highly preferred.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in corporate, commercial, or in-house legal practice.
- Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, agribusiness, or a multinational organization is an added advantage.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of Ghanaian corporate, commercial, labour, and contract law.
- Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from GHS 6,000 to GHS 10,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
- Opportunity to work with one of Ghana's leading multinational agribusiness companies.
- Professional growth and career development opportunities.
- Collaborative and performance-driven work environment.
Additional Requirement: Applicants must be willing to relocate if required by the business. Location: Accra
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