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Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

• Assist in the review, drafting and management of commercial contracts, agreements and other legal documentation.
• Assist the Legal & Company Secretariat team with day-to-day legal and commercial matters arising across the business.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on corporate, commercial, insurance, pensions, regulatory and other relevant legal matters.
• Assist in preparing legal opinions, memoranda, reports, correspondence and other legal documents.
• Review and assist with agreements relating to procurement, vendors, employment, confidentiality and other business arrangements.
• Assist with corporate governance and company secretarial matters, including the preparation of Board and Committee papers, resolutions, minutes and statutory documentation.
• Support regulatory and statutory compliance activities, including relevant filings and regulatory correspondence.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory and other legal developments relevant to the business and assist in identifying their potential implications.
• Assist in the management and coordination of legal matters, including engagement with external legal advisers where required.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of contracts, legal documents, correspondence and other matters handled by the Legal & Company Secretariat function.
• Collaborate with business units and other stakeholders to support the timely resolution of legal and governance matters.
• Undertake other legal and governance-related responsibilities as may be assigned by the Legal & Company Secretariat team.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized university.
• Successful completion of the Ghana School of Law professional law programme.
• Must have been called to the Ghana Bar in 2026 or be scheduled to be enrolled to the Ghana Bar in October 2026.
• Demonstrated interest in corporate, commercial, regulatory and/or financial services law.

• Good knowledge of Ghanaian corporate, commercial and contract law.
• Strong legal research, drafting and analytical skills.
• Ability to understand legal issues and apply legal principles to practical business matters.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate and high-quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Professionalism, integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Receptiveness to guidance and feedback, with a commitment to developing sound practical and commercial legal judgement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

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