In-House Legal Counsel (Ghana)

About the role

A company is looking for a qualified and licensed Ghanaian legal practitioner to act as its in-house legal counsel. The role covers daily corporate legal management, business legal consultation, contract drafting and review, HR legal compliance and liaison with external law firms, ensuring full compliance with local Ghanaian laws and regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and revise routine corporate commercial contracts and legal documents.
• Provide legal advice and compliance guidance to all business departments, with a focus on HR operations and employment law compliance.
• Act as the main liaison and coordinate with external law firms for due diligence, legal opinions and other matters.
• Monitor updates to Ghanaian laws, regulations and policies, and carry out internal legal risk prevention and control.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognised law school, called to the Ghana Bar, enrolled on the Roll of Lawyers in Ghana, holding a valid practising certificate from the General Legal Council and in good standing with the Ghana Bar Association.
• Familiarity with Ghanaian law, including the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992), the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), contract law and relevant industry compliance regulations.
• Ability to work independently on daily legal tasks such as contract drafting and reviewing and responding to internal legal queries.
• Solid legal reasoning, strong risk awareness and proficient written and spoken English.
• Prior in-house corporate legal experience in Ghana is preferred.

This is a full-time in-house position. The appointed lawyer provides legal services only for the company and is not allowed to carry out private legal practice externally, in line with the Legal Profession Act, 1960 (Act 32) and the rules of the General Legal Council and the Ghana Bar Association.