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IRENE BROBBEY

Accra

Summary

1. Result-driven lawyer with five (5) years of experience ensuring the legality of commercial transactions posses a B.L. from the Ghana School of Law and a member of the Ghana Bar Association in good standing.

2. An adept problem-solver who has developed th ability to produce top-notch with little or no supervision.

3. Result driven professional skilled in researching legal cases, drafting and preparing correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes.

Overview

15
years of professional experience

Work History

GHANA EXPORT-IMPORT BANK

ASSISTANT MANAGER, LEGAL
08.2018 - Current

Job overview

1.Drafted and reviewed Agreements between the Bank and service providers taking into account the Bank's interest.

2. Recovered debt owed the Bank by assisting the Recovery department with necessary documentation.

3. Drafted clear and concise offer letters and security documentation for all approved credit.

4.Perfected security documentation offered as collateral for the facilities

5.Liaised with with External Solicitors on a all Court Proceeding.

6. Liaised with Banks and other financial institutions on legal matters arising out of doing business with Bank

7.Liaised with the Data Protection Commission in the process of renewal and provision of compliance report.

8. Updated Head, Legal on all Amendments and Enactments made.

9. Act as secretary to the Management Credit Committee of the Bank.


EXIMGUARANTY COMPANY GH. LIMITED

Legal Officer
07.2016 - 07.2018

Job overview

  • 1. Drafted offer letters and legal documentation for approved credits.
  • 2.Conducted due diligence at Lands Commission, Company's Registry and Collateral Registry of Bank of Ghana
  • 3.Drafted mortgages, debentures etc. and subsequent perfection of same with regulatory bodies.
  • 4. Liaised with external counsel in recovery of debt owed Company.
  • 5. Reviewed legal documentation including suppliers contract and Memorandum of Understanding with guidance from Head, Legal.
  • 6. Act as secretary to Underwriting Credit Committee.
  • Kept up with and reviewed changes in laws, informed staff of changes and advised appropriate departments on actions to prevent legal issues
  • Reviewed legal publications and performed database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases

Legal Anchor Law Firm

Lawyer
10.2016 - 01.2018

Job overview

I had arrangement with my Employers, Eximguaranty Co. to complete my pupillage with a law firm as required by Law. i did two days at the firm each week.

1. Drafting and review of legal documents (Contracts, Power of Attorney, Pleadings, Statutory declaration, Wills etc)

2.Providing advisory services to clients on legal matters.

3.Undertook legal research, opinions and conducting due diligence.

4.Assisted my seniors in general civil litigation cases, ranging from land cases, matrimonial and custody cases.

Eximguaranty Co. Ghana Limited

Admin/ HR Officer
12.2009 - 12.2015

Job overview

1. Maintained efficient filing system (Hard and electronic)

2. Assisted in the day to day efficient operation of the office

3.Worked with Head Admin/Legal in the generation of monthly and quarterly activity reports for Management

4.Dealt with all subscriptions

5. Drafted letters, memorandums and managing other correspondence

6.Liaised with Head, Admin/Legal in the Recruitment and Selection Process

7.Dealt with leave matters

8.Identified and prepared training program's for staff members.

9.Assisted Head,Amin/Legal in the drafting of procedural manuals

10. Drafted Resolutions based on decisions taken at Board meetings on the the instruction of Head, Legal

11. Ensured that the company complied with all statutory obligations of the Companies Act.

Eximguaranty Company Limited

National Service Personnel
10.2008 - 10.2009

Job overview

1. Offered technical support to Finance and Operations department

2.Filed returns to IRS and SSNIT

3.Prepared statistics on claims paid from inception

4.Raised payment vouchers.

5. Handled of petty cash

6.Performed general administrative duties of Finance and Operations Department

  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others

Education

Chartered Governance Institute
United Kingdom

from Chartered Secretary And Administrator

University Overview

on-going.

University of Ghana
Accra

Master of Science from Development Finance
03.2023

University Overview

Ghana School of Law
Accra

BL from Barrister-at-Law
10.2018

University Overview

Ghana Institute of Management And Public Admin
Accra

LLB from Bachelor of Laws
08.2015

University Overview

Central University College
Accra

Bsc. from Bsc. Administration (Human Resource Management)
10.2008

University Overview

Skills

  • 1 Attention to detail
  • 2Drafting
  • 3Oral and Written Communication skills
  • 4 Problem Solving
  • 5 Negotiation

Reading

Reading

John Grisham

Sidney Sheldon

Books on Commercial Agreements


Timeline

ASSISTANT MANAGER, LEGAL
GHANA EXPORT-IMPORT BANK
08.2018 - Current
Lawyer
Legal Anchor Law Firm
10.2016 - 01.2018
Legal Officer
EXIMGUARANTY COMPANY GH. LIMITED
07.2016 - 07.2018
Admin/ HR Officer
Eximguaranty Co. Ghana Limited
12.2009 - 12.2015
National Service Personnel
Eximguaranty Company Limited
10.2008 - 10.2009
Chartered Governance Institute
from Chartered Secretary And Administrator
University of Ghana
Master of Science from Development Finance
Ghana School of Law
BL from Barrister-at-Law
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Admin
LLB from Bachelor of Laws
Central University College
Bsc. from Bsc. Administration (Human Resource Management)
IRENE BROBBEY