Regional Head of Legal & Company Secretary

About the role

The Regional Head of Legal & Company Secretary leads the legal and governance function for Ecobank Ghana, acting as a strategic business enabler. This senior executive provides legal counsel to the Board, senior management, and regulators while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws.

Key responsibilities

• Set the legal department’s strategy in line with Ecobank Ghana’s objectives.
• Develop a value‑added legal function that delivers customer‑focused solutions.
• Provide legal opinions and strategic advice for major decisions, M&A, and risk management.
• Advise the Board, senior management, and AWA Chairpersons on governance matters.
• Lead the implementation of group‑wide governance policies.
• Manage quarterly reporting of pending lawsuits to the Board.
• Handle regulatory reporting to the Bank of Ghana, Ghana Stock Exchange, and Securities & Exchange Commission.
• Maintain relationships with regulators on all legal and governance issues.
• Coach, develop, and induct the legal team and Board of Directors.

Required profile

• Senior legal executive with extensive experience in the banking sector.
• Proven leadership in managing legal teams and overseeing litigation.
• Strong ability to provide strategic legal and governance advice to senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.

Required skills