DATABANK is a leading Asset Management firm in Ghana and Africa. The company seeks dynamic, talented, values-based and innovative individuals for the following roles: Legal and Compliance Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

•   Assist in the continuous development and implementation of the Group’s compliance programme.
•   Engage in the implementation and regular review of regulatory changes to the Group’s compliance programme.
•   Advise on legal actions by the company or against the company and liaise with External Solicitors when required.
•   Draft and review legal contracts, agreements and other documents as required by the Group.
•   Provide Company Secretarial services for the Group.
•   Assist General Counsel in the provision of legal advice to the Group to serve both internal and external clients on a broad range of legal matters.
•   Carry out research and prepare memoranda and/or legal opinions on various areas of the law assigned.
•   Manage legal and regulatory risk and liaise with relevant Departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken.
•   Handle complaints against the Group and any associated legal and regulatory issues.
•   Carry out any other assignments given by General Counsel from time to time.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   LLB (Hons) from a recognized University and BL
•   Must have been called to the Ghana Bar for a period of at least three to five years.

Competencies:

•   Must have experience in civil litigation and court room practice
•   Must have sound knowledge of the Ghana Companies Code
•   Must have a great command of the English language and good writing skills
•   Must have good working knowledge of the Ghana Securities Industry and its related laws and regulations.  Completion of the Ghana Stock Exchange courses will be an advantage.
•   Must be computer literate

Remuneration: Competitive

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send their applications by email to:-

jobs@databankgroup.com

Closing Date: 23 April, 2014

The subject of your email application should be Legal and Compliance Officer.