Pupil

Lets Write Africa's Story Together!

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

Job Description

• The Pupil will support the Legal & Company Secretariat function in providing legal and governance support to the business. The role will provide practical exposure to a broad range of corporate, commercial, regulatory, insurance, pensions and company secretarial matters within a leading financial services organisation.
• The Pupil will work closely with members of the Legal & Company Secretariat team and relevant business units, with appropriate guidance and supervision, and will be expected to develop a sound understanding of the legal and regulatory environment within which the business operates.

• •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.

• •Excellent Legal drafting and negotiation skills
• •Knowledge of Ghanaian labour, corporate and contract law
• •Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• •Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Maintains exceptional ethical standards and professional conduct.

Applicants must be junior associates with not more than one year of post-call experience.

Professional qualification from the Ghana School of Law

Skills

Competencies

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Drives Results

Ensures Accountability

Plans and Aligns

Tech Savvy

Education

Bachelors Degree (B): Law

Closing Date

05 October 2026 , 23:59

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