Principal Officer, Legal

Job Description

Purpose/ Mission 
Supervises and performs complex analysis and research to address legal issues that may arise in the course of the business
provides legal recommendations to Entities on an ad hoc basis; 
supervises the Company legal strategy in the event of a dispute/ litigation.
 
Roles /Responsibilities
 
Review and perform complex legal research and analysis to help the Company address day-to-day legal issues
 
 
Provide legal support on ad hoc basis to the Company Entities
 
Supervise the Company legal strategy implementation in the event of a dispute/ litigation /crisis
 
 
Provide inputs for Budget preparation and ensure cost monitoring of assigned budget lines
 
 
Supervise Legal and Board Secretariat and ensure quality and timely delivery of their assignments
 
Act as mentor of junior officer and recommend training needs to person in charge of entity
 
Qualification Required
Education 
  • A bachelor’s degree in law is required
  • Masters’ Degree in law preferred 
Experience
  • 8-10 years of working experience in a law firm
  • Practical experience in law, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules
  • Knowledge/Experience in Ghanaian and international oil & gas legal environment is an advantage 
 
Key Competencies
  • Strong data management & quantitative skills
  • Cost control skills
  • Analytical & synthetic thinking
  • Results oriented mindset
  • Team Leadership skills
  • Strong communication and presentation skills