Job Vacancy - Junior Associate

Egality Law is a corporate and commercial law firm with offices in Ghana and the UK. In addition to corporate and commercial law, we specialise in intellectual property, media and human rights. We focus on clients that are seeking to serve the public interest. Our firm is grounded in principles of fairness, integrity and ethical legal practice, and benefits from decades of experience working alongside leading international law firms and multinational institutions.

There is an opening for the role of Junior Associate at Egality Law. We are seeking candidates who have been called to the Ghana Bar and possess prior work experience in Corporate/Commercial work and Disputes. Proficiency in foreign languages such as French, Spanish and/or Portuguese is desirable.

Job description

• Assisting with legal research.

• Reviewing and drafting legal documents.

• Attending court hearings, other legal proceedings, and client meetings.

• Corresponding with clients, external lawyers and officials of government institutions

on behalf of the firm.

• Preparation of legal articles and other write-ups for publication.

• Supporting client meetings including managing diaries, correspondence and logistics.

• Assisting with administrative and office tasks.

• Maintaining strict confidentiality on all aspects of the firm’s work and communications.

Requirements

• A first class or upper second law degree or equivalent from a recognised institution.

• Qualification to practice law in Ghana and any other country.

• High academic achievement.

• Post-qualification experience in a similar role.

• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office suite).

• Highest level of integrity.

• Highly organised and detail oriented.

• Good research and writing skills.

• A sense of humour and able to work well in a team.

• Excellent oral and written communication in the English Language.

• Proficiency in a foreign language

Your application

Applications should include:

1. Handwritten cover letter, scanned as a pdf.

2. A copy of your Curriculum Vitae in pdf.

3. Academic transcripts at university and later levels of study, and relevant certificates (pdf).

4. Two recent examples of your written work, redacted for confidentiality as necessary.

Applicants must apply by email to careers@egality-law.com. You may contact us on +233(0) 208 193 093 for further information.

Closing date: 31 May 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.