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Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 42 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The group operates in various energy sub-sectors, including power generation and distribution, downstream, midstream, upstream, and infrastructure. With over 5,000 employees from multiple nationalities, Sahara is committed to delivering innovative energy solutions and promoting sustainable environmental, social, and governance impact across key markets.
Assistant Manager, Legal job at Petroleum Warehousing and Supplies Limited (a subsidiary of Sahara Group) | Apply Now
Accra, Ghana
Are you looking for Legal jobs in Ghana 2025 today? then you might be interested in Assistant Manager, Legal job at Petroleum Warehousing and Supplies Limited (a subsidiary of Sahara Group)
Full Time
Deadline:
13 May 2026
Job Title
Assistant Manager, Legal job at Petroleum Warehousing and Supplies Limited (a subsidiary of Sahara Group)
Petroleum Warehousing and Supplies Limited (a subsidiary of Sahara Group)
Job Description
As an experienced counsel specializing in legal, compliance, and risk management, the Assistant Manager, Legal, will play a critical role in providing top-tier legal advisory, contractual documentation, and regulatory compliance support to So Energy Ltd (Ghana). Responsibilities include:Jobs in Ghana+1Jobs in Ghana+1
Providing expert legal advice and guidance to safeguard the business from legal and compliance risks.
Ensuring the legal department and various operational companies are updated on applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating medium to high-risk commercial agreements with minimal supervision.
Conducting in-depth legal research on various issues.
Attending meetings with external stakeholders, including public/regulatory bodies.
Engaging and working closely with external legal counsel when required.
Providing litigation support to external legal counsel and assisting with management oversight.
Leading or supporting assignments as required.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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How to Apply
Provide expert legal advice to So Energy Ltd (Ghana) to mitigate legal and compliance risks.
Keep the legal department and stakeholders informed on legal and regulatory requirements.
Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements.
Conduct detailed legal research.
Attend meetings with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies.
Collaborate with external legal counsel as needed.
Support litigation processes and manage external legal counsel.
Lead or assist in various legal assignments.
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Education: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Experience: Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience.
Knowledge/Skills:
Strong knowledge of Ghanaian laws and regulations, corporate commercial law, and regulatory compliance.
Familiarity with laws, regulations, and industry standards related to the energy sector (oil & gas and power), construction, and infrastructure.
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Personal Attributes:
Strong team spirit.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Good planning and organizational skills.
Dedicated, conscientious, and reliable.
