The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the apex regulatory body of the securities market in Ghana, established by the Securities Industry Act, 2016 (Act 929) as amended by the Securities Industry (Amendment) 2021 (Act 1062), with the object to regulate and promote the growth and development of an efficient, fair, and transparent securities market in which investors and the integrity of the market are protected, invites applications from suitable qualified lawyers to fill the positions below:
1. Assistant Manager, Legal and Enforcement
Job Purpose:
To ensure compliance by market operators with the provisions of the Securities Industry Law including licensing, surveillance and inspections of the market operators and maintaining the appropriate registers.
Major Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
- Ensuring the compliance by market operators of the provisions of the Securities Industry Law including licensing, surveillance and inspections of the market operators and maintaining the appropriate registers.
- Ensuring the compliance by market operators with any other legislation relevant to the securities industry.
- Supervising the investigations of all violations, breaches, non-compliance and disputes in relation to the securities industry law.
- Constantly reviewing the Securities Industry Law and all regulations made hereunder in consultation with the other Directorates and making recommendations for appropriate amendments thereto.
- Liaising with the other Directorates to initiate any new statutory requirements, regulations or rules to enhance the operations of the securities industry.
- Providing legal advice and opinions to the Commission in matters referred to the directorate in connection with the securities industry and the operations of the Commission in general, including staff matters.
- Where appropriate, leading the representation of the Commission in any litigation involving the Commission.
- Developing and maintaining the appropriate files, records, and systems to enhance all the above, including acquiring relevant resource material.
- Initiate enquiry processes to resolve or overcome issues and discuss same with the Head of Department.
- Contribute to developing strategic documents for the department and the Commission.
- Enhance department output by strict application of law to issues and provide recommendations for change of law, regulation or process where necessary.
- Keep proper record of the activities in the department.
- Prepare quarterly staff bulletin on relevant laws and policies.
Educational, Professional Qualification and Experience:
- A minimum of 6 years post first degree working experience, two (2) of which must be in a middle level management position in a reputable organisation.
- Must have completed National Service.
- Must be a member of a relevant professional body.
- Knowledge and experience in the securities industry is an advantage.
Technical, Managerial & Behavioural Skills Required :
- Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations and guidelines relating to the securities market operations.
- Knowledge and experience in securities market operations.
- Ability to conduct extensive legal research and analysis and provide legal opinions when required.
- Ability to handle, formulate and draft legislation, Codes, Directives, Guidelines, Circulars etc. and amendment thereof as required by the SEC.
- Computer literate and IT skills (Word, Excel and Power Point etc.)
- Investigative skills.
- Report writing skills.
- Excellent planning skills including prioritising of activities.
- Excellent organising skills.
- Ability to manage your time and work within timelines.
- Ability to influence colleagues to work towards achieving the department’s objectives.
- Good team player and team building skills.
- Ability to influence cooperation among employees in relation to compliance with existing policies, processes and procedures of the Commission.
- Trustworthiness – ability to conduct self in a manner which elicits trust, respect and confidence.
- Good communication – verbal and written skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Strong ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong ethical and professional skills.
2. Officer I, Legal and Enforcement
Job Purpose:
To assist with the operations of the Legal and Enforcement department to achieve the objectives of the department and that of the Commission.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Preparing affidavits, legal correspondence, and other documents for attorneys.
- Organizing and maintaining documents in a paper or electronic filing system.
- Meeting with clients, attorneys, and other professionals to discuss details of cases.
- Filing pleadings and all other court processes at the court’s Registry.
- Assisting court bailiffs to direct service of court processes
- Helping prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as needed.
- Investigating facts and laws of cases and searching public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action.
- Directing and coordinating law office activity, including delivery of documents to relevant bodies.
- Responsible for applying for chambers Licence on time and ensuring that staff of the department have their licences renewed and remain in good standing with the General Legal Counsel, the Ghana Bar Association, and other Professional Associations on an annual basis.
- Responsible for raising memos for Bar Conferences, Continuing Legal Education and other professional programmes.
- Gathering and analyzing statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, documents, and other data.
- Keeping law library up to date by monitoring and recommending new and relevant legal materials for purchase in conjunction with the procurement unit.
- Preparation and circulation of weekly cause lists.
- Any other work that may be assigned to you by the Legal and Enforcement team.
Educational, Professional Qualification and Experience:
- A minimum of 3 years post first-degree working experience in a reputable organisation.
- Must have completed National Service.
- Must be a member of a relevant professional body.
- Knowledge and experience in the securities industry is an advantage.
Technical, Managerial & Behavioural Skills Required :
- Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations and guidelines relating to the securities market operations.
- Knowledge and experience in securities market operations.
- Ability to conduct extensive legal research and analysis and provide legal opinions when required.
- Ability to handle, formulate and draft legislation, Codes, Directives, Guidelines, Circulars etc. and amendment thereof as required by the SEC.
- Computer literate and IT skills (Word, Excel and Power Point etc.)
- Investigative skills.
- Report writing skills.
- Excellent planning skills including prioritising of activities.
- Excellent organising skills.
- Ability to manage your time and work within timelines.
- Ability to influence colleagues to work towards achieving the department’s objectives.
- Good team player and team building skills.
- Ability to influence cooperation among employees in relation to compliance with existing policies, processes and procedures of the Commission.
- Trustworthiness – ability to conduct self in a manner which elicits trust, respect and confidence.
- Good communication – verbal and written skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Strong ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong ethical and professional skills.
3. Officer II, Legal and Enforcement
Job Purpose:
To support with the legal operations of the Legal and Enforcement department to achieve the objectives of the department and that of the Commission.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Preparing affidavits, legal correspondence, and other documents for attorneys.
- Organizing and maintaining documents in a paper or electronic filing system.
- Meeting with clients, attorneys, and other professionals to discuss details of cases.
- Filing pleadings and all other court processes at the court’s Registry.
- Assisting court bailiffs to direct service of court processes
- Helping prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as needed.
- Investigating facts and laws of cases and searching public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action.
- Directing and coordinating law office activity, including delivery of documents to relevant bodies.
- Responsible for applying for chambers Licence on time and ensuring that staff of the department have their licences renewed and remain in good standing with the General Legal Counsel, the Ghana Bar Association, and other Professional Associations on an annual basis.
- Responsible for raising memos for Bar Conferences, Continuing Legal Education and other professional programmes.
- Gathering and analysing statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, documents, and other data.
- Keeping law library up to date by monitoring and recommending new and relevant legal materials for purchase in conjunction with the procurement unit
- Preparation and circulation of weekly cause lists
- Any other work that may be assigned by the Legal and Enforcement team.
Educational, Professional Qualification and Experience:
- A minimum of one year post qualification working experience in a reputable organisation.
- Must have completed National Service.
- Must be a member of a relevant professional body.
- Knowledge and experience in the securities industry is an advantage.
Technical, Managerial & Behavioural Skills Required :
- Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations and guidelines relating to the securities market operations.
- Knowledge and experience in securities market operations.
- Ability to conduct extensive legal research and analysis and provide legal opinions when required.
- Ability to handle, formulate and draft legislation, Codes, Directives, Guidelines, Circulars etc. and amendment thereof as required by the SEC.
- Computer literate and IT skills (Word, Excel and Power Point etc.)
- Investigative skills.
- Report writing skills.
- Excellent planning skills including prioritising of activities.
- Excellent organising skills.
- Ability to manage your time and work within timelines.
- Ability to influence colleagues to work towards achieving the department’s objectives.
- Good team player and team building skills.
- Ability to influence cooperation among employees in relation to compliance with existing policies, processes and procedures of the Commission.
- Trustworthiness – ability to conduct self in a manner which elicits trust, respect and confidence.
- Good communication – verbal and written skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Strong ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong ethical and professional skills.
Qualified and interested applicants should click the link https://recruitment.sec.gov.gh/ to apply for the available vacancies.
CLOSING DATE: 21st NOVEMBER 2025 @5:00 PM
ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED