Senior Legal Officer (Full-Time)

Location: Navrongo, Ghana

Company Profile

The University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) is a public institution committed to excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement. The University fosters a culture of integrity, accountability, and professionalism while providing an environment that supports academic excellence and institutional growth.

We invite applications from experienced, highly motivated, and results-oriented legal professionals for the position of Senior Legal Officer. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the University’s governance framework by providing strategic legal counsel, strengthening regulatory compliance, and safeguarding the University’s legal interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice and professional opinions to the University Council, Management, and relevant Committees on legal matters affecting the University.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other legal instruments on behalf of the University.
• Monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, statutes, and University policies, and recommend appropriate legal and regulatory actions where necessary.
• Represent the University or coordinate with external legal counsel in litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution proceedings.
• Advise on legal matters relating to intellectual property, procurement, employment law, land and property transactions, data protection, and other institutional legal matters.
• Maintain an accurate register of legal proceedings, contracts, and other legal documentation.
• Support the development, review, and implementation of University statutes, policies, regulations, and governance frameworks with legal implications.
• Liaise with the Ghana Bar Association, regulatory authorities, government agencies, and other external stakeholders on matters affecting the University.
• Provide legal guidance, advisory services, and capacity-building programmes for Management and staff to strengthen institutional compliance.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Vice-Chancellor or the University Council.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Have been appointed as a Legal Officer in an accredited university or a comparable institution and served for at least three (3) years in that grade; or
• Hold a Master of Laws (LLM) or a higher legal qualification in addition to being called to the Bar.

Applicants must also:

• Have a minimum of seven (7) years’ post-call legal practice with demonstrated experience in institutional or corporate legal advisory work.
• Be a member in good standing of the Ghana Bar Association.
• Demonstrate proven expertise in employment law, intellectual property, procurement regulations, and university governance, which will be an added advantage.
• Possess excellent legal research, drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrate sound professional judgment, integrity, confidentiality, and the ability to manage complex legal matters effectively.

What We Offer

• A competitive remuneration package in accordance with the University’s conditions of service.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment that values excellence and innovation.
• The opportunity to play a key role in strengthening governance and legal compliance within a leading public university.

Application Deadline

21 July 2026

How to Apply

1. 1. Visit www.jobs.utas.edu.gh
   2. Click on “Sign Up” to register or Enter your Email and Password to log in if you have already registered.
   3. Go through the application process by providing accurate details before submitting.

The application pack should contain the following:

Completed online application form.

An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.

The Director of Human Resource Directorate

University of Technology and Applied Sciences

P. O. Box 24, Navrongo

Upper East Region, Ghana