Pupil

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Job Description
The Pupil will support the Legal & Company Secretariat function in providing legal and governance support to the business. The role will provide practical exposure to a broad range of corporate, commercial, regulatory, insurance, pensions and company secretarial matters within a leading financial services organisation.
The Pupil will work closely with members of the Legal & Company Secretariat team and relevant business units, with appropriate guidance and supervision, and will be expected to develop a sound understanding of the legal and regulatory environment within which the business operates.
Assist in the review, drafting and management of commercial contracts, agreements and other legal documentation.
Assist the Legal & Company Secretariat team with day-to-day legal and commercial matters arising across the business.
Conduct legal research and analysis on corporate, commercial, insurance, pensions, regulatory and other relevant legal matters.
Assist in preparing legal opinions, memoranda, reports, correspondence and other legal documents.
Review and assist with agreements relating to procurement, vendors, employment, confidentiality and other business arrangements.
Assist with corporate governance and company secretarial matters, including the preparation of Board and Committee papers, resolutions, minutes and statutory documentation.
Support regulatory and statutory compliance activities, including relevant filings and regulatory correspondence.
Monitor legislative, regulatory and other legal developments relevant to the business and assist in identifying their potential implications.
Assist in the management and coordination of legal matters, including engagement with external legal advisers where required.
Maintain accurate and organized records of contracts, legal documents, correspondence and other matters handled by the Legal & Company Secretariat function.
Collaborate with business units and other stakeholders to support the timely resolution of legal and governance matters.
Undertake other legal and governance-related responsibilities as may be assigned by the Legal & Company Secretariat team.
Excellent Legal drafting and negotiation skills
Knowledge of Ghanaian labour, corporate and contract law
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Maintains exceptional ethical standards and professional conduct.
Applicants must be junior associates with not more than one year of post-call experience.
Professional qualification from the Ghana School of Law
Skills
Competencies
CollaboratesCommunicates EffectivelyDrives ResultsEnsures AccountabilityPlans and AlignsTech Savvy
Education
Bachelors Degree (B): Law
Closing Date
05 October 2026 , 23:59
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