Job Vacancy For Senior Manager, Legal and Enforcement

• To provide the necessary legal advice and support services to the Management and employees on the implementation of applicable laws and best practices to achieve the objectives of the Commission.

• Provide interpretation and assist with the implementation of relevant laws, regulations, and directives relating to the work of the SEC.
• Represent the Commission in Litigation either with the Commission's Legal Team or with its External Solicitors.
• Conduct extensive legal research and analysis and to provide legal opinions when required.
• Handle, formulate and draft legislation, Codes, Directives, Guidelines, Circulars, etc, and amendment thereof as required by the SEC.
• Ensure the compliance by market operators with the provisions of the securities industry laws, Codes, Directives, Guidelines, Circulars, etc including licensing of the market operators
• Assist in Instructing, liaising, and evaluating external solicitors in the provision of services to the Commission.
• Prepare contracts and other legal documents to protect the interest of the Commission.
• Monitor the evolution of the regulatory framework, make impact analysis and update management.
• Identify legal risks for the Commission and provide advice.
• Provide corrective action in cases where laws have been ignored or misconstrued.
• Resolve problems in cases where laws have been ignored or misconstrued.
• Provide Company Secretarial Services in the absence of the Board Secretary.
• Work under the Head, Legal and Enforcement, and with other members of the department and other departments when required etc.

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with Professional qualification in Law (BL)
• Must have an MBA or masters in Law (LLM) in a field relevant to the work of the SEC
• Must be a member of the Ghana Bar Association and in good standing.
• Must be 12 years or more at the Bar with relevant work experience, four (4) of which must be a similar position in a reputable organisation.

• Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, Codes, Directives, Guidelines, and Circulars relating to securities market operations.
• Knowledge and experience in securities market operations.
• Investigative skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to manage time and work within timelines.
• Good team player and team-building skills
• Ability to conduct self in a manner that elicits trust, respect, and confidence.
• Good communication - verbal and written skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in other departments on legal matters with ease
• IT skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), etc.

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