Legal Manager

About the role

The National Petroleum Authority is inviting applications for a Legal Manager. The Legal Manager assists the Director, legal and administration with legal and governing board matters.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure representation in legal suits and at other adjudication and investigating bodies
• Provide general legal advice on administrative and operational issues
• Protect the interests of the authority, including contract drafting and review
• Handle government board secretarial issues and governing board secretarial issues
• Review draft regulations

Required profile

• Degree in law (LLB) from a recognised institution
• At least 10 years of post-professional (called) experience in company and commercial law practice
• Able to work under minimum supervision, fair-minded, able to work under pressure and a team player

Required skills

• Excellent written and oral communication, including report writing and presentation
• Initiative and timeliness in task execution
• Excellent skills with the Microsoft suite

To apply, send a detailed CV and copies of relevant certificates to the Chief Executive, National Petroleum Authority, Accra, marking the envelope "Legal Manager". Applications close two weeks after first publication.