Vacancy: Litigation Lawyer

Job Description

A reputable Savings & Loans Company seek to recruit qualified, experienced and performance driven young individuals for the role of a Litigation Lawyer. 

• DEPARTMENT:  LEGAL 


• REPORTS TO:  CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Job Purpose

To manage all phases of the litigation; from the investigation, pleadings, and discovery through to the pre-trial, trial, settlement, and appeal processes.

• Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research and initial case assessments.


• Engage in pre-litigation settlement discussions to attempt to resolve the matter before a lawsuit is filed.


• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations to relevant stakeholders.


• Prepare legal briefs and opinions, and file appeals where necessary.


• Represent Company in court or before government agencies & regulatory authorities.


• Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.


• Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.


• Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them in court.


• Negotiate settlements of civil disputes.


• Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.


• Present evidence to defend the Company or to prosecute defendants in civil litigation.


• Prepare and draft legal documents, such as deeds, mortgages, leases, and contracts.


• Conduct general legal training for staff.


• Drive the performance of the legal team.

Required Skills or Experience

Experience:

• At least three years of litigation experience.


• Work experience in the financial environment will de preferred. 


• Very good knowledge and understanding of loan recovery management.


• Solid understanding and application of regulatory compliance.

Qualification:

• Must have a Bachelor degree in Law.


• Must have a Qualifying Certificate in Law and a member of the Ghana Bar Association in good standing.

Competences, Skills & Attitudes:

• Ability to influence and negotiate.


• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).


• Ability to collect and analyze information, identify key legal duty bearers and develop innovative legal solutions.


• Must have a positive and dynamic attitude with a high sense of integrity.


• Must be creative and confident to design and implement impactful litigation.