Legal Officer at KPMG Ghana

Role Summary

The Legal Officer will provide assistance to minimize and mitigate legal risk, deliver legal advice and services to various departments and the organization as a whole, ensure corporate governance and compliance, and manage the organization's contractual arrangements regarding drafting, legality, and structuring. The role ensures all practices, policies, and business activities are in accordance with Ghanaian law.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in the preparation of agreements, legal documents, and other documentation in relation to the organization's business
• Liaise with relevant regulatory bodies and assist companies seeking to operate within the organization to acquire necessary licenses and permits
• Review legal documents for compliance purposes on oil and gas transactions across upstream and downstream activities
• Provide legal advice and opinions on all types of agreements, including joint ventures, partnerships, agent agreements, and contractor arrangements
• Assist in negotiating, drafting, and implementing legal agreements
• Provide legal support to organizational projects
• Document company policies into contractual formats and assist with incorporation matters
• Monitor the legal and regulatory landscape and report on laws, regulations, and guidelines that may affect organizational activities
• Provide guidance on legislative aspects relevant to the organization
• Manage legal risks in accordance with organizational objectives
• Provide legal opinions on various legal issues and transactions
• Research applicable laws and provide recommendations on legal consequences

Job Details

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