Senior Legal Officer - Databank



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Databank is the leading investment Firm in Ghana. Our mission is to help Ghanaians achieve financial independence by providing financial literacy and offering a diverse range of investment products and services. This leadership role has been driven by proven investment expertise and a strong sales and marketing team. Databank offers investors a range of products and services that include wealth management, institutional funds management, Pension funds management, brokerage services, corporate finance and research services.
Our Legal Department, which is a registered Chamber is seeking a self-motivated and innovative person for the role of a Senior Legal Officer to join the Team.

 

Competencies

  • Must have experience in civil litigation and court room practice.
  • Must have sound knowledge of The Companies’ Act, laws relevant to the business environment and all the laws and regulations relating to the capital markets and securities industry.
  • Must have good understanding of the Constitution of Ghana and other laws relevant to the business environment.
  • Must be computer literate.
  • Good sense of judgment and ability to quickly identify potential risks within our business.
  • Use initiative to execute assigned responsibilities.


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Required Qualification

  • LLB from a recognized University
  • Must be at least 7 years at the Ghana Bar.
  • Completion of the GSE Securities Courses will be an advantage.

 

Duties Include

  • Work with the legal team in the continuous development and implementation of the Group’s regulatory compliance programme.
  • Engage in the implementation and regular review of regulatory changes to the Group’s regulatory compliance programme.
  • Advise on legal actions by the company or against the company and liaise with External Counsel when required.
  • Draft and review legal contracts, agreements and other documents as required by the Group.
  • Provide Company Secretarial services for the Group.
  • Assist the Head of Legal and other legal officers 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 Head of Legal from time to time.

 



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