Senior Legal Officer

About the role

The Senior Legal Officer will join Groupe Nduom in Ghana to provide comprehensive legal support across the group and its subsidiaries. This full‑time, on‑site position involves drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, advising on business and corporate law matters, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial and corporate agreements.
• Provide legal advice on business, corporate and regulatory issues to management and operational teams.
• Identify legal risks, propose mitigation strategies and align business decisions with legal requirements.
• Liaise with external counsel when specialised advice is needed.
• Maintain accurate legal records and contribute to the development of internal policies and procedures.

Required profile

• Recognised legal qualification and admission to practice law in Ghana.
• Several years of post‑qualification experience in corporate or commercial law, preferably in a business‑focused environment.
• Strong analytical, communication and negotiation abilities with high ethical standards.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities.

Required skills

• Contract drafting and negotiation
• Business and corporate law expertise
• Legal research and opinion writing
• Compliance documentation preparation

What we offer

• Dynamic work environment that encourages initiative and collaboration.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a diversified group.