OFFICER I, LEGAL AND INVESTOR PROTECTION

Job Purpose

• To provide operational support to the Legal and Investor Protection Department in the effective discharge of its mandate and in contributing to the overall objectives of the Commission.

 Major Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Preparing affidavits, legal correspondence, and other documents for attorneys.
• Organizing and maintaining documents in a paper or electronic filing system.
• Meeting with clients, attorneys, and other professionals to discuss details of cases.
• Filing pleadings and all other court processes at the court’s Registry.
• Assisting court bailiffs to direct service of court processes
• Helping prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as needed.
• Investigating facts and laws of cases and searching public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action.
• Directing and coordinating law office activity, including delivery of documents to relevant bodies.
• Responsible for applying for chambers Licence on time and ensuring that staff of the department have their licences renewed and remain in good standing with the General Legal Counsel, the Ghana Bar Association, and other Professional Associations on an annual basis.
• Responsible for raising memos for Bar Conferences, Continuing Legal Education and other professional programmes.
• Gathering and analyzing statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, documents, and other data.
• Keeping law library up to date by monitoring and recommending new and relevant legal materials for purchase in conjunction with the procurement unit.
• Preparation and circulation of weekly cause lists.
• Any other work that may be assigned to by the Legal Investor Protection team

 Educational Qualification and Experience

• A Lawyer in Good Standing
• A minimum of First Degree in Law (LLB) from an accredited tertiary institution.
• Knowledge of securities and investment industry law and operations
• A minimum of four (4) years’ relevant working experience.

 Competencies Required

• Strong understanding and knowledge of the capital market industry, legal framework, products and services and the role of market participants
• Strong understanding of emerging trends in the securities sector and wider financial industry
• Strong Computer and IT Literacy (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• Strong Analytical and review skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Trustworthiness – ability to conduct self in a manner which elicits trust, respect, and confidence.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong ethical and professional skills.