Afo Minlah
Accra
Summary
Accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in arbitrating disputes, adhering to data privacy rules, and managing risks. Demonstrates outstanding legal reasoning abilities, effective negotiation skills, and persuasive communication. Proficient in technology contracts, company law compliance, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Known for exceptional negotiation tactics, strategic thinking, and critical analysis. Adept at legal writing, client confidentiality, and interpersonal savvy. Career goal: to leverage expertise in legal strategy and risk management to drive organisational success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Coordinator
Pertemps Medical- Ministry of Defence Division
Milton Keynes, UK
09.2024 - Current
- Analysed data from operations to identify areas for improvement.
- Scheduled meetings for the senior management team and booked conference rooms.
- Managed resources with efficient allocation, scheduling and task delegation.
- Prioritised tasks optimally, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
- Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
- Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
- Coordinated projects for successful completion within set timelines.
- Handled customer queries promptly, enhancing customer satisfaction levels.
- Organised staff training to enhance team capabilities.
- Lead the implementation of operational strategies contributing towards organisational growth.
- Developed organisational policies for administrative oversight and internal controls.
Lawyer
Soho Law CONSULT
Tema, Accra
05.2023 - Current
- Presented statements and compelling arguments during court proceedings.
- Engaged in periodic research and professional development to support continuous expertise across diverse legal situations.
- Moderated legal negotiations between clients and third parties.
- Analysed probable case outcomes using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Negotiated terms and settlements to assist clients in achieving legal objectives.
- Prepared legal briefs and opinions and filed appeals in appeal courts.
- Liaised with judges and lawyers to facilitate progress in legal proceedings.
- Devised individualised contracts and legal documentation to fulfil bespoke client requirements.
- Developed and delivered company strategy, responding to legal changes and developments.
- Negotiated client settlements to limit costly court proceedings in legal disputes.
- Drafted pleadings and briefs, liaising with court officials to file legal documentation.
- Liaised with clients to prepare and draw up wills.
- Assessed evidence and performed due diligence to prepare and present cases in court.
- Evaluated financial statements to support case research.
- Performed due diligence across preliminary legal research.
- Specialised in criminal law for comprehensive defence representation.
- Delivered initial legal advice to help clients recognise appropriate case pathways.
- Handled sensitive information with utmost confidentiality maintaining trustful lawyer-client relationships.
- Interviewed clients and witnesses to corroborate case evidence.
- Represented clients at initial court hearings, instructing barristers in escalated cases.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for businesses and individuals.
- Safeguarded client interests throughout legal proceedings.
- Drafted legal documents, enhancing clarity and precision.
Senior Compliance Manager
E&S I nest Ghana Ltd
Accra
05.2017 - 04.2023
- Visited business locations for planned assessments and investigations of reported violations.
- Conducted regular audits for continuous improvement in regulatory conformity.
- Collected and organised internal information to support execution of audits.
- Monitored changes in relevant legislation, ensuring timely updates to company policies as needed.
- Conducted intensive audits and risk assessments to identify and minimise non-compliance.
- Advised on data protection issues, promoting a culture of privacy across all levels of the workforce.
- Strengthened corporate governance structures through the implementation of solid compliance frameworks.
- Served as primary contact during regulatory inspections, facilitating smooth interactions between inspectors and company representatives.
- Facilitated legal investigations by gathering pertinent documents and providing necessary information promptly and accurately.
- Reported on compliance performance to senior management.
- Ensured company policies were implemented and adhered to.
- Prepared detailed reports on current compliance activities for review by senior management and board members.
- Managed relationships with regulators, resulting in increased trust and cooperation between parties.
- Compiled relevant legal and administrative documents relating to inspections.
- Monitored and reported on industry compliance with relevant legislation.
- Led training sessions to enhance staff understanding of legal regulations and ethical standards.
Compliance Manager
West Atlantic Marine Services
Accra
02.2016 - 03.2018
- Communicated [Type] risk and compliance reports to [Job title] for broader company understanding.
- Recommended improvements that enhanced overall organisational efficiency whilst maintaining full compliance with industry standards.
- Protected against fines and reputational damage caused by potential non-compliance.
- Prepared detailed reports on current compliance activities for review by senior management and board members.
- Monitored changes in relevant legislation, ensuring timely updates to company policies as needed.
- Analysed written reports and statements to verify regulatory compliance.
- Tracked market prices and compared business service costs against standards.
- Conducted intensive audits and risk assessments to identify and minimise non-compliance.
- Developed policies and systems to ensure business successfully achieved objectives.
- Supported creation of training materials to educate employees on regulations and impact of non-compliance.
- Advised on data protection issues, promoting a culture of privacy across all levels of the workforce.
- Monitored and reported on industry compliance with relevant legislation.
- Ensured adherence to regulatory requirements by implementing sound compliance programmes.
Communications officer
African Mills Ghana Ltd
Accra
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Analysed internal factors impacting public profile and messaging and implemented improvements.
- Directed strategic messaging initiatives to guide or control critical messaging.
- Drove employee advocacy by elevating internal communications programme to engage and motivate workforce.
- Developed promotional tools and systems to standardise PR approaches and messaging.
- Led meetings to discuss and plan future PR strategies that were successfully implemented.
- Worked alongside internal and external teams to create strategic multi-channel communication plans.
- Trained new hires on company's communication protocols ensuring consistency of message delivery across all levels of the organisation.
- Consulted with executive management to develop communication policies and procedures for managing crises.
- Handled crisis communication with professionalism and proactive mindset to mitigate damage and restore positive image.
Education
Qualifying Certificate in Law - Professional Law
Ghana School of Law
Accra 09.2016 - 05.2023
LLB- Bachelor of Laws - Law
Gimpa
Accra 09.2011 - 05.2015
LLM- Master of Laws - Enery Law and Policy
University of Dundee- CEPMLP
Dundee, UK 09.2012 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics with Political Science
University of Ghana
Legon, Accra 09.2004 - 05.2008
Skills
- Arbitrating disputes
- Data privacy rules adherence
- Risk Management
- Outstanding legal reasoning abilities
- Effective negotiation
- Persuasive communication
- Technology contracts experience
- Effective networking
- Outstanding public speaker
- Oral and written communication
- Client confidentiality
- Strategic thinking
- Legal strategy
- Negotiation tactics
- Company law compliance
- Critical-thinking
- Legal writing
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Legal analysis
- Negotiation proficiency
- Exceptional negotiator
- Skilled mediator
- Critical analysis
- Interpersonal savvy
Affiliations
- Research, volunteering,Creative Pursuits, Team Sports, Physical Endurance and Teaching
Accomplishments
- Introduction of 2 weeks paternity leave for men when a partner delivers a baby- E& S Inest Ghana Ltd
- Was able to standardise the use of a common course outline for business school- UPSA
- Formation of employee's union and got it registered and recognised- West Atlantic Marine Services Ltd
- Introduction of compensation package for long-term serving employees- African Mills Ltd
Certification
QuPractising/ Solicitors LIcense
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operations Coordinator
Pertemps Medical- Ministry of Defence Division
09.2024 - Current
Lawyer
Soho Law CONSULT
05.2023 - Current
Senior Compliance Manager
E&S I nest Ghana Ltd
05.2017 - 04.2023
Qualifying Certificate in Law - Professional Law
Ghana School of Law
09.2016 - 05.2023
Compliance Manager
West Atlantic Marine Services
02.2016 - 03.2018
Communications officer
African Mills Ghana Ltd
01.2016 - 03.2018
LLM- Master of Laws - Enery Law and Policy
University of Dundee- CEPMLP
09.2012 - 11.2013
LLB- Bachelor of Laws - Law
Gimpa
09.2011 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics with Political Science
University of Ghana
09.2004 - 05.2008
QuPractising/ Solicitors LIcense
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