Meridian Port Services Ltd (MPS) Recruitment : Legal Officer

Meridian Port Services Ltd (MPS) is seeking to recruit a qualified and competent Legal Officer to join the Finance & Administration Department of the Company. Meridian Port Services Ltd (MPS) is a joint venture between Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA), and Meridian Port Holdings (MPH), a world renowned container terminal operating company, operating the container terminal in Tema. Our Vision is to be the Best in Class container terminal in West Africa. JOB SUMMARY Company     Meridian Port Serv... Industry     Shipping Category     Legal Location     Accra Job Status     Full-time Salary     GH¢ Education     LLB Experience     2 years Job Expires     04 Apr, 2011 Contact     ... Under the Legal & Claims Manager will be responsible among others for assisting the Legal and Claims Manager, develop and implement Legal and Claims strategy across the business to ensure efficient utilisation of company resources in the legal and claims process     Assist the Legal & Claims Manager to ensure that every legal obligation are fulfilled in due time     Assist to review and validate all legal procedures and contracts before signing     Assist to set up procedures to be followed in managing legal risks, conducting litigation and pursuing insurance claims etc     Assist to ensure that claims on insurers are lodged in a timely and correct manner. Follow-up and ensures that correct payments are made Required Skills or Experience     Must possess an LLB or equivalent qualification     Should be enrolled on the roll of lawyers in Ghana     Should have a minimum of 2 years work experience as a Legal Practitioner in corporate, government or private practice with experience in negotiating and drafting commercial legal contracts and documents     Should have a working knowledge of labour and insurance law as well as experience in commercial litigation and court room practice     Familiarity with Maritime Law would be an added advantage     Proven analytical skills     Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English     Must have high level of integrity How To Apply All qualified and interested applicants may send their applications with CV indicating names of two (2) professional referees to the address below: THE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER Meridian Port Services Ltd Private Mail Bag No. 262 Community One Post Office Tema