Officer I, Legal and Enforcement

Department: Legal and Enforcement Department

Location: Accra

Job Type: Permanent

Deadline: Nov 21, 2025

To assist with the operations of the Legal and Enforcement department to achieve the objectives of the department and that of the Commission.

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 you by the Legal and Enforcement team.

A minimum of 3 years post first-degree working experience in a reputable organisation.
Must have completed National Service.
Must be a member of a relevant professional body.
Knowledge and experience in the securities industry is an advantage.

Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations and guidelines relating to the securities market operations.
Knowledge and experience in securities market operations.
Ability to conduct extensive legal research and analysis and provide legal opinions when required.
Ability to handle, formulate and draft legislation, Codes, Directives, Guidelines, Circulars etc. and amendment thereof as required by the SEC.
Computer literate and IT skills (Word, Excel and Power Point etc.)
Investigative skills.
Report writing skills.
Excellent planning skills including prioritising of activities.
Excellent organising skills.
Ability to manage your time and work within timelines.
Ability to influence colleagues to work towards achieving the department’s objectives.
Good team player and team building skills.
Ability to influence cooperation among employees in relation to compliance with existing policies, processes and procedures of the Commission.
Trustworthiness – ability to conduct self in a manner which elicits trust, respect and confidence.
Good communication – verbal and written skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Strong ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Strong ethical and professional skills.

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