Recruiting Company Profile:
Opportunity International Savings and Loans is a non-bank financial institution and a member of the Opportunity International network. We are dedicated to transforming the lives of the economically poor in Ghana through micro-finance and other transformational services. OISL is a member of the Opportunity International Network - a global coalitionof organisations dedicated to providing opportunities to people in less developed countries. The Network has forty seven (47) partners around the world.
Job Description
OISL is a leading microfinance Institution in Ghana. A "Kingdom Bank", impelled by the love of Jesus Christ to make a difference in the lives of the economically active poor in Ghana. OISL seeks a like-minded dedicated individual to join its legal team.
Job Purpose:
To develop and manage the legal recovery process of the institution and to handle all court proceedings and other legal representations as required.
Key Responsibilities include:
Job Purpose:
To develop and manage the legal recovery process of the institution and to handle all court proceedings and other legal representations as required.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Develop and manage the legal recovery process of the Institution;
- Draft, edit and review legal documents;
- Provide legal advice on all matters relating to Opportunity Ghana
- Manage and oversee the organization's relations with insurance companies;
- Manage and influence decisions in a variety of functional areas including but not limited to business transactions, intellectual property, labour and employment, corporate governance and compliance, government relations and regulation and so on;
- Assist in an advisory capacity to the Strategic Business Units (SBUs);
- Handle any other assignment that would be given by the Head of Legal Department
Required Skills or Experience
- Candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law or its equivalent
- Must be a Qualified Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Ghana
- Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience which must include litigation experience;
- Advocacy and courtroom skills;
- Knowledge of banking operations and experience obtained in a financial institution will be an added advantage
How To Apply For This Job Position:
All Applications and CVs must be sent to: recruitment@opportunityghana.co
