Litigation Lawyer by Vodafone Ghana

• Has day to day responsibility for accurate, effective and timely legal advice, analysis and support for Vodafone on litigation matters and dispute resolution taking into account the legal environment
• Identifies areas of risk for Vodafone in relation to litigation issues and dispute resolution and assists in providing solutions to manage the risks
• Drafts and negotiates any relevant legal documents relating to litigation matters and disputes for Vodafone
• Works with tax, regulatory and other functions within Vodafone to develop effective structures for resolution of litigation
• Influences and assists in discussions between clients and other functions within Vodafone to ensure the best legal solution to meet litigation and dispute resolution objectives and to encourage best practice
• Where appropriate, acts as the day to day interface between Vodafone and external counsel and provides information and instructions to external counsel on specific matters
• Work closely with the relevant teams to prepare and advise on the best channels to ensure effective debt collection across the business

• Preparation of monthly litigation reports to Litigation Manager and update on main litigation issues to inform business decisions and effective budgeting
• Liaise with the Litigation Manager and agree on approach to litigation pending litigation issues and risks involved
• 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

• A minimum of 5 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

• Should be a member of the Ghana Bar Association and like international associations for a minimum of 5 years
• Experience of working in a multinational organization would be an advantage
• Experience of working in a technology company would be an advantage

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