SEFAKOR SUI AKWAYENA
Accra
Summary
A highly experienced legal professional with a proven track record in non-profit law, trust establishment, labour law, and corporate governance. Expertise in advising clients on complex legal matters, including labour and employment law, adoption, and surrogacy. Extensive experience in managing HR and administration within a law firm setting. Skilled in training and capacity-building for clients and teams, with hands-on experience in leading and mentoring legal professionals and support staff. Friendly [Job Title] with reputation for exceeding performance benchmarks in retail settings. Dependable team player with great communication and organizational skills. Courteous and self-motivated with talent for creating effective merchandise displays. Results-oriented Sales Floor Associate with deep understanding of sales principles and customer service practices. Self-motivated individual with strong desire to succeed and meet goals. Outgoing and friendly, quickly establishing rapport with customers that encourages repeat business.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate & Head, HR and Administration
Romanlevi & Associates
10.2020 - Current
- Advise clients on labour and employment law, including compliance with the Labour Act and employee-related disputes
- Provide legal counsel on adoptions and surrogacy, ensuring compliance with Ghanaian law and best practices in child welfare
- Serve as the lead lawyer for Minsheh Child and Family Welfare Services, a non-profit child and family resource center accredited by the Central Adoption Agency of Ghana
- Advise the firm’s non-profit retainer clients on non-profit law, governance, compliance, and operational issues, building significant expertise in non-profit management and regulatory compliance
- Establish and register Trusts for clients, providing guidance on trust deeds, governance frameworks, and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Lead the restructuring and review of governance policies for clients, ensuring alignment with legal standards and operational efficiency
- Serve as a resource person for clients, providing training and capacity-building sessions on legal, compliance, and governance issues for their employees
- Oversee the firm’s HR and administrative functions, managing a team of lawyers and support staff, ensuring effective operations, professional development, and adherence to the firm’s policies
- Identified potential risks to develop mitigation plans and minimize impact on project timelines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive successful completion of complex projects within deadlines.
- Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
- Effectively managed multiple competing priorities while maintaining focus on delivering exceptional results for clients and the organization.
Legal Officer
Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC)
05.2016 - 10.2020
- Drafted and reviewed local and international agreements, provided legal opinions, and ensured compliance with nuclear legal frameworks
- Played a key role in compliance reviews, managing employee-related legal matters, and liaising with external solicitors on behalf of the Commission
- Provided legal advice on trust establishment, including drafting trust deeds and guiding trustees through the compliance and registration process
Lawyer (Pupilage)
Remlaw Consultancy
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Prepared briefs for litigation, provided general legal advice, and conducted negotiations on behalf of clients
- Advised on corporate governance and non-profit legal structures, supporting the establishment and registration of trusts
Insurance Officer (National Service Personnel)
Unique Insurance Company Limited
10.2010 - 08.2011
- Assisted in policy renewals, maintained records, and supported policyholders in settling claims
Education
Professional Law Course (BL) -
Ghana School of Law
01.2015
LLB - Law
University of Ghana
Legon, Accra01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Combined major in Economics and Geography
University of Ghana
Legon, Accra01.2010
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Performance monitoring
- Team Leadership
- Team Supervision
Languages
English
Ewe
Twi
References
- Emmanuel Sekor, Consultant and Legal Practitioner, Remlaw Consultancy, North Legon, Accra, Greater Accra
- Fiifi Abbam, Managing Partner, Romanlevi & Associates, Kanda Estates, Accra, Greater Accra
Trainingsandworkshopsattended
- Workshop on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), 11/01/17
- IBA Young Lawyers' Training: Fundamentals of International Legal Business Practice, 11/01/17
- IBA Dispute Resolution Conference: Litigation in Emerging Markets, 11/01/18
- Seminar on Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contracts, 08/01/19
Timeline
Senior Associate & Head, HR and Administration
Romanlevi & Associates
10.2020 - Current
Legal Officer
Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC)
05.2016 - 10.2020
Lawyer (Pupilage)
Remlaw Consultancy
10.2015 - 04.2016
Insurance Officer (National Service Personnel)
Unique Insurance Company Limited
10.2010 - 08.2011
LLB - Law
University of Ghana
Bachelor of Arts - Combined major in Economics and Geography
University of Ghana
Professional Law Course (BL) -
Ghana School of Law
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