Consultant- Legal Advisory at Deloitte South Africa in Accra

Job description

The successful candidate will perform the following roles as part of our regulatory team: Provide legal advice and counsel to clients, including businesses and individuals. Provide solutions to complex commercial and employment law issues. Advise on commercial agreements and business transactions. Advise clients and assist them with complying with all applicable laws and regulations relating to business and commercial operations. Advise clients on business transactions such as corporate restructuring, debt and equity financing, company law, corporate governance, buy-outs, joint-ventures, mergers and acquisitions, employment law, etc. Provide company secretarial support services to clients. Assist clients to conduct legal due diligence on potential clients, suppliers, business partners etc. Work effectively with other team members to manage engagements with clients. Build and maintain relationships with clients, ensuring superior client experience. Work as part of a team in business development for corporate legal services Minimum requirements for the position (e.g. academic and professional qualifications, length of experience etc) Qualifications: Must have graduated from a recognized university in Ghana or overseas with a minimum of second class upper in law, business, management, economics, accounting or a related discipline. Must have been admitted to the Ghana Bar (Qualifying Certificate in Law (QCL) or its equivalent). An LLM or other master’s degree will be an added advantage Minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience in similar consulting/advisory role. Excellent research and analytical skills. Constructive and solutions focused approach to work Prior work experience in providing legal advisory, legal M&A services and company law and other relevant regulatory compliance matters. Leverage advanced tools and technologies, collaborating with non-legal functions to enhance the reach and effectiveness of your legal advice; Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills Sound writing, oral communication, and presentation skills Proficiency in the use of computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint     Leadership / Behavioral Capabilities Living our Purpose – Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact Talent development – Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent Performance drive – Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track Influence - Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship building skills Strategic direction – Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business Recruiter Tips We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Deloitte to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your interview, we suggest that you do your research: know some background about the organization and the business area you’re applying to. Application Process: If you are ready to take on a strategic leadership role that will define and shape Deloitte's growth trajectory in Ghana, we invite you to apply by attaching your resume, academic credentials and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and accomplishments.   Join us in shaping the future of growth at Deloitte Ghana. Your strategic vision and leadership could be the driving force behind our success. Deadline-13 October, 2026 At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent. We actively support the inclusion of people with d