The Role
The Chief Legal Officer oversees legal, regulatory, and compliance matters, provides legal guidance, manages risks, and supports corporate governance.
Summary Generated by Built In
Our Client is a leading innovator in the social media technology sector, focused on redefining the parameters of online community and interaction. Their corporate mission is to develop and deploy best-in-class digital platforms that facilitate meaningful user engagement and self-expression. Their operational value is built upon a foundation of technological excellence, creative vision, and the highest standards of ethical practice, positioning them at the forefront of the industry's evolution.
The Chief Legal Officer is the senior executive responsible for overseeing all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters of the company. In a social media and technology-driven environment, the CLO plays a critical role in managing risks, ensuring compliance with data protection and cyber laws, safeguarding intellectual property, and guiding the organization on corporate governance.
This is a hybrid role based in Ghana
Duties:
- Serve as the principal legal advisor to the CEO, Board, and executive management team.
- Provide legal guidance on corporate strategies, business models, and new initiatives.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and partnerships.
- Compliance with local and international laws governing technology, social media, cybersecurity, and digital content.
- Oversee compliance with data protection, privacy regulations, intellectual property, and employment laws.
- Monitor emerging laws, policies, and court rulings that may affect the company.
- Identify potential legal and regulatory risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Oversee dispute resolution, litigation management, and regulatory investigations.
- Develop internal policies to minimize exposure to legal liabilities.
- Advise the board of directors on governance structures and fiduciary responsibilities.
- Ensure the company’s operations align with ethical standards and corporate governance best practices.
- Support investor relations and corporate structuring.
- Lead and manage the company’s legal team and external counsel.
- Collaborate with executives across departments (HR, Compliance, Technology, Marketing) to ensure integrated decision-making.
- Educate staff on legal policies, compliance requirements, and ethical practices.
Requirements
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Barrister-at-Law (B.L).
- An advanced degree (LL.M., PhD, MBA, or specialization in Technology/Corporate Law) is an advantage.
- Minimum of 5–10 years post-call experience in corporate law.
- Strong background in technology, social media, telecommunications, or digital business law.
- Proven experience handling regulatory bodies, litigation, and cross-border transactions.
- Deep knowledge of corporate, commercial, intellectual property, data privacy, and employment law.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Barrister-at-Law (B.L)
- Minimum of 5-10 years post-call experience in corporate law
- Strong background in technology, social media, telecommunications, or digital business law
- Proven experience handling regulatory bodies, litigation, and cross-border transactions
- Deep knowledge of corporate, commercial, intellectual property, data privacy, and employment law
- Strong leadership and team management skills
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The Company
What We Do
Elidel Prestige Limited is a fully-owned indigenous Ghanaian Human Resource and Business Management Consultancy firm, specializing in manpower solutions, immigration support, and business advisory services.
