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George Edem Kojo Blavo

Accra

Summary

Highly motivated individual with a strong academic background, exceptional analytical skills, and a passion for achieving results. Dedicated to providing diligent research, strategic thinking, and effective legal solutions to clients and employers.


Called to the Ghana Bar in October 2023

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal Officer

Jospong Group of Companies
09.2024 - Current
  • Reviewed policies and procedures for alignment with legal standards.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address legal concerns.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms by collaborating with stakeholders.
  • Analyzed complex legal issues for informed decision-making.
  • Provided legal support in the development and execution of strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and other collaborative arrangements.

Board Secretary, Cosmopolitan Health Insurance Ltd

Jospong Group of Companies
04.2024 - Current
  • Created and maintenance up-to-date board planning calendar to outline matters on board's agenda.
  • Maintained full contact list of board members, board member appointment dates, term of appointments and board member biographies.
  • Signed official documents and board minutes.
  • Notified board members of meetings and kept detailed record of board attendance.
  • Wrote clear, brief notes to record all motions and decisions of meetings.

Legal Pupil

Legal Aid Commission of Ghana
03.2024 - 09.2024

Representing low income clients pro bono in court to resolve their legal issues.

Areas practiced included both criminal defense and civil representation.

Legal Pupil

Jospong Group of Companies
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Accompanied lawyers to court in proceedings
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • working independently and collaboratively in a team environment to achieve results
  • Contract and NDA reviews.

Legal Intern

Laryea, Laryea & Company
01.2023 - 05.2023


  • Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
  • Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
  • Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients.

Legal Intern

Lexwit Consult
03.2019 - 06.2019
  • Assisting Senior Partner with legal research
  • Transcribing client meetings and taking notes in court.
  • Interviewed and communicated with clients via phone or email.

Legal Intern

Laryea, Laryea & Company
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Assisting senior partner with legal research and taking notes in court
  • Interacted with clients by phone, email, or in-person to provide or retrieve information.
  • Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients.

National Service Personel

Lands Commission
09.2015 - 09.2016
  • National Service Personnel
  • Duties included assessing client land title registration dockets, assessing queries and issuing query resolution letters.
  • Sorted client documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.

Legal Intern

Blavo and Co. Solicitors
07.2015 - 09.2015
  • Aided immigration lawyers with legal research and taking notes at client meetings
  • Worked with solicitors on case research to prepare for trial
  • Researched statutes and laws to support compliance and legal risk management

Legal Intern

Blavo & Co Solicitors
07.2012 - 09.2012
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
  • Summarized interview transcripts and case materials for senior review.

Education

Post Call Course -

Ghana School of Law
Accra, Ghana
10.2023

Master of Science - Law, Business and Management

The University of Law
Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
07.2022

Legal Practice Course - Law

The University of Law
Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
07.2022

Graduate Diploma - Law

The University of Law
Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
10.2020

Bachelor of Law, LLB -

University of Ghana Law Faculty
Accra, Ghana
11.2018

Bachelor of Arts, BA - Psychology & Philosopy

University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana
11.2015

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Legal advice
  • Document review
  • Correspondence Writing
  • Legal research
  • Legal analysis
  • Data Entry

Certification

Microsoft word, PowerPoint, Excel Personal Information ___ Date of birth: 4th May 1992 Gender: Male Nationality: Ghanaian

Timeline

Legal Officer

Jospong Group of Companies
09.2024 - Current

Board Secretary, Cosmopolitan Health Insurance Ltd

Jospong Group of Companies
04.2024 - Current

Legal Pupil

Legal Aid Commission of Ghana
03.2024 - 09.2024

Legal Pupil

Jospong Group of Companies
02.2024 - 08.2024

Legal Intern

Laryea, Laryea & Company
01.2023 - 05.2023

Legal Intern

Lexwit Consult
03.2019 - 06.2019

Legal Intern

Laryea, Laryea & Company
06.2017 - 08.2017

National Service Personel

Lands Commission
09.2015 - 09.2016

Legal Intern

Blavo and Co. Solicitors
07.2015 - 09.2015

Legal Intern

Blavo & Co Solicitors
07.2012 - 09.2012

Post Call Course -

Ghana School of Law

Master of Science - Law, Business and Management

The University of Law

Legal Practice Course - Law

The University of Law

Graduate Diploma - Law

The University of Law

Bachelor of Law, LLB -

University of Ghana Law Faculty

Bachelor of Arts, BA - Psychology & Philosopy

University of Ghana
George Edem Kojo Blavo