Societe Generale Ghana is recruiting a Senior Legal Officer

Societe Generale Ghana PLC, a market leader in the financial services industry with countrywide representation is seeking to recruit a Senior Legal Officer.

The successful candidate will assist Head Legal in the performance of his functions and also serve as a back-up

KEY RESULT AREAS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processing of Pre-Disbursement Facility Documentation
• Providing General Legal Advice
• Representing Bank in Court and at CHRAJ as well as initiating suits on behalf of the Bank
• Providing support and regular follow up on all fraud cases discovered by the Audit Department and/or any branch, unit, department or division
• Ensuring that all services provided to the Bank are covered by Legal Agreements
• Renewal of Tenancy Agreement
• Liaising with Human Resources on Labour issues
• Acquisitions and Registration of Land Documents over property owned by the Bank
• Working on the Operational Risk Reports and Compliance Reports of the Legal Department
• Confirmation of collaterals held by the Bank for the Business Units
• Performance of all assigned PSP Controls
• Acting for the Head of Legal in the absence of the Deputy Head of Legal
• Generally assist the Head, Legal in the performance of his duties

CONTACTS (INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RELATIONS)

Internal

• Corporate Coverage
• Retail Business
• All General Managers
• External Counsel
• Other Banks
• As may be directed by the Line Manager

External

• SG Group Legal
• SG/AMO Legal Regional Directorate
• Regulators (in particular BoG; SEC and GIPC)  
• All Heads/Divisions/Units/Departments/Service 

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Sound knowledge of the law and the legal environment
• Leadership and managerial skills
• Team player with good interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication, both written and oral
• Efficient communicator with excellent writing skills
• Drive and flexibility, dexterity
• Good legal drafting skills
• Analytical skills and good business acumen
• Innovative and creative
• Detailed Report preparation skills
• Deep analysis of reporting
• Presentation Skills
• Good Knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Office Project and Core Banking Applications

GROUP COMPETENCIES

• Promote increased impact on clients and staff
• Focus energy and talent on collective success
• Think outside the box and be creative
• Act ethically and with courage
• Be engaged and demonstrate consideration for others

QUALIFICATION(S)

• First Degree in Law or its equivalent professional qualification

• Barrister at Law

• At least 15 years relevant Post Qualification Experience

• Senior Management Experience/Expertise

PERSONAL/BEHAVORIAL QUALITIES

• Quality Conscious, Decisive and Assertive
• Strong Interpersonal and Leadership Skills
• Effective Communicator
• Team Player/Leader 

HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified Applicants should send their application letters and CVs by email to
sgghana.jobs@socgen.com  no later than 16^th September 2023 with the subject; ‘SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER’. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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