Legal / Board Secretary at Reputable Company

About the Role

A reputable financial institution with strong growth prospects seeks an experienced lawyer with an exceptional track record in company law and regulatory compliance. As Head of Legal / Board Secretary, you will serve as the Chief Legal Advisor, supervising and managing the operations of the legal department and board secretariat.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the Board of Directors on all legal matters
• Represent the company in court and other legal forums
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements for facilities granted by the company
• Provide legal opinions to management and other departments
• Draft and review contracts and agreements for management and Board consideration
• Assist other departments including portfolio management and recoveries in loan recovery efforts against defaulting customers
• Coordinate the scheduling of board meetings and preparation of notices and agendas
• Act as liaison for all board committees to ensure smooth running of their activities
• Keep records of board meetings, proceedings, and decisions, and issue relevant extracts to operating units
• Coordinate the holding of Annual General Meetings (AGMs), arrange for publication of the company's annual accounts and reports, and file annual returns with the Registrar General's Department
• Maintain custody of board documents, minutes, agendas, and the company seal
• Maintain a file of company signatories and arrange for periodic updates

Requirements

• Legal practitioner with a minimum of 10 years of work experience in legal practice
• Qualification in Secretaryship

Position Details

• Location: Accra, Ghana
• Employment Type: Full-Time