Legal Pupil – Entry Level Legal & Company Secretariat Role

About the role

The Pupil will support the Legal & Company Secretariat function in providing legal and governance support to the business. This position offers practical exposure to a broad range of corporate, commercial, regulatory, insurance, pensions and company secretarial matters within a leading financial services organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing, drafting and managing commercial contracts, agreements and other legal documentation.
• Support day‑to‑day legal and commercial matters across the business, including procurement, vendor, employment and confidentiality agreements.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on corporate, commercial, insurance, pensions and regulatory issues.
• Prepare legal opinions, memoranda, reports, correspondence and other legal documents.
• Assist with corporate governance tasks such as preparing Board and Committee papers, resolutions, minutes and statutory documentation.
• Support regulatory and statutory compliance activities, including filings and regulatory correspondence.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess their implications for the business.
• Maintain accurate records of contracts, legal documents and correspondence.

Required profile

• Junior associate with no more than one year of post‑call experience.
• Professional qualification from the Ghana School of Law.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law.
• Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of Ghanaian labour, corporate and contract law.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Organisational skills to handle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• High ethical standards and professional conduct.