Key accountabilities and decision ownership 

• Has a day-to-day responsibility for accurate, effective and timely legal advice, analysis and support for Telecel Ghana on litigation matters and dispute resolution.
• Identifies areas of risk for Telecel in relation to litigation issues and dispute resolution and assists in providing solutions to manage such risks.
• Drafts and negotiates all relevant legal documents relating to litigation matters and disputes on behalf of the Business.
• Works with internal stakeholders to develop effective structures for resolution of litigation.
• In addition to managing self, exchange ideas and information effectively, to explain ideas and concepts in a concise and logical way.
• Provide guidance to a team of litigation lawyers and ensure alignment and dissemination of information in all legal cases.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance to legal structures with regards to Litigation.
• Work closely with External Counsels and advise the business on key developments and risks associated with legal cases.
• Preparation of monthly litigation reports to Senior Management and update on main litigation issues to inform business decisions and effective budgeting
• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Litigation Team and ensure robust and fit-for-purpose people management is maintained. Be an active member of the Legal Leadership Team and contribute to strategic projects and discussions.
• Be a trusted and engaged manager within the business by fostering effective relationships with key stakeholders and other contacts internally and externally.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience at the Ghana Bar with extensive experience in litigation.
• Excellent advocacy skills.
• A comprehensive and practical knowledge of the Ghanaian Legal and Court system.
• Excellent communication skills – oral and written.
• Commercial solutions orientation to legal problems.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and strategic abilities.
• Results orientated with a process improvement and commercial focus.
• Strong leadership skills including managing teams to deliver on agreed KPIs.

Must have technical / professional qualifications

• Should be a member of the Ghana Bar Association and like international associations for a minimum of 10 years.
• Experience of working in a multinational organization would be an advantage.
• Experience of working in a technology company would be an advantage