Job Vacancy For Director, Legal & International Relations

  • Accra
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
Job Vacancy For Director, Legal & International RelationsA state owned enterprise seeks to invite applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the above-mentioned vacancy in its Legal and International Relations DepartmentUnder the General supervision of the Director-General, the successful candidate will plan, develop, and implement strategies to ensure the effective administration of the Legal and International Relations Department in the Authority.Job Function
  • Ensure the provision of legal services to the Board of Directors and the Authority at large as well as provide secretarial and insurance services.
  • Provision of Legal services extend to representation in court, and the management of the international relations of the Authority.
Job DescriptionApplicant will:
  • Be responsible for the administration and management of Legal and International Relations Department
  • Formulate the Legal Strategy for the Authority and a member of the Management team provides strategic advice and direction to the Director General
  • Formulate an enforcement policy for regulatory functions of the Authority and ensure enforcement of the Act, its Directives, and Circulars etc,
  • On behalf of the Authority, provide legal advice on issues pertaining to aviation for the guidance of the Sector Ministry
  • Advice and Assist in negotiations on behalf of the Authority on the development of the law to keep within trends in the industry.
  • Prepare various legal documents to safeguard the Authority's interest and advice on the appropriateness of loan documents and all other forms of contractual obligation
  • Advice all other departments on issues of legal import and is a member of the local Standing Joint Negotiating Committee
  • Initiate legal action and represents the Authority in court.
  • Advice on the import of air law Instruments and the need for their ratification
  • With the assistance of the Estates Section, ensures that the Authority's assets (movable and immovable) are properly documented and perfected and ensures due insurance coverage for the Authority's assets.
  • Liaise with other departments and the Attorney-General's office to ensure
  • update of legislation guiding the Authority's operations.
  • Assist in Provide donation of Air Service Agreements
  • legal advice to the Board and serves as member of the Board subcommittees
  • Serve on various Committees set up by the Director General.
  • Develop directives
  • Supervise all the job functions of the Legal Section
  • Perform any other functions that may be assigned by superior.
Qualification Required & ExperienceApplicants must have
  • A minimum of a First University Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university and Master's Degree in a related field would be an added advantage
  • Professional Law Certificate BL
  • Practicing Certificate with minimum of fifteen (15) years post call experience Any experience in Aviation Law will be an added advantage
  • Current practicing Licence
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Be a computer literate with skills in database entries and record keeping
  • Possess effective oral and writing communication skills
  • Be a team player and demonstrate leadership skills.
  • Be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Be able to remain calm under stress.
Location: AccraHow To Apply For The JobInterested applicants should forward their curriculum vitae with a covering letter to:recruitment193@gmail.comClosing Date: 09 February, 2021NB: ONLY SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

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