Job Vacancy For Legal Officer At Tigo
Job Purpose:
• To provide legal support to the Legal Manager and other functions in the business to achieve team targets and corporate goals in a timely and professional manner
• To provide general legal advice and bring commercial outlook to the law
• To assist with the numerous and time-consuming legal tasks that require professional insight and legal work to free Legal Manager to see to strategy etc
The Way We Work:
You are open-minded, passionate and the way you work energizes others. You are committed to the timely delivery of a job well done. You behave with integrity and transparency. You lead by example and promote the "bottom-up" approach to work that has made Tigo a leader in every market in which we operate.
Core Responsibilities:
You will drive and be the key owner to the following responsibilities:
• Drafting and reviewing of contracts and documents on transactions affecting the business and participating in meetings and negotiations (where necessary) to ensure minimal exposure by the company to external parties
• Preparation of monthly updates on legislative/legal development
• Updating the legal department's databases
• Analysing cares/issues affecting the company and advising on strategy, settlement, litigation or ADR as the case might require
• Assisting the Legal Adviser to provide legal opinions and to follow up on issues arising
• Attending court hearings, meetings and workshops which have legal implications affecting Millicom as requested by the Legal Manager
• Assisting with any other legal work assigned by the Legal Manager
Qualification Required & Experience
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• Qualifying Certificate in Law (admitted to practice in Ghana)
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience at the Bar and at least 1 year experience working in a similar role
Core Competencies:
• Ability to communicate, influence, and lead teams
• Should possess satisfactory interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team and should be results oriented
• Full ability to speak, read, and write in English language is a must
How To Apply For The Job
To apply: send your Resume to:
hr.recruitment@tigo.com.gh
Or drop it at the front desk at the Head Office.
Closing Date: 14 September, 2012