Job Vacancy For Director Legal

Job Vacancy For Director Legal - Current Jobs in Ghana - Current Jobs in Ghana

Job Vacancy For Director Legal - Current Jobs in Ghana

Job Summary

Company:

National Media Commission

Category:

Legal

Location:

Accra

Job status:

Full-Time

Salary:

GH

Education:

Degree

Experience:

4 years

Job expires:

08 May-2026

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Job Vacancy For Director Legal

Job Purpose

• To provide legal instruments such as contracts, loan agreements, leases, for the commission

• Liaises with divisional heads to ensure that regulatory and compliance requirements are properly adhered to

• Provides legal advice to management in the conduct of business of the commission

• Manages the commission's legal affairs and ensures compliance with statutory legislations and laid down policies

• Represents the commission on legal issues that may be brought before a court of law and tribunal

• Compiles cases for consideration and appropriate action

• Provides technical advice to functional heads in matters relating to risk management and compliance to prevent regulatory breaches and regulatory fines

• Facilitates the formulation of risk management and compliance policies and ensures compliance with statutory policies

• Supervises the compliance with the relevant media policies, legal and regulatory provisions by media enterprises, Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs)

• Collates data for the preparations of the annual and other periodic reports for the unit

• Arbitrates in conflict situations involving NMC and third parties

Qualification Required & Experience

• A minimum of a Master's Degree in Law (LLM) from an accredited tertiary institution

• A Barrister at Law (BL) from an accredited tertiary institution

• Must have been called to the Ghana Bar

• A minimum of 4 years of post call relevant work experience in a reputable organisation

• Must pass a competitive selection interview

In-Service Entry

• Availability of a vacancy in the grade Senior Legal Manager.

• A minimum of 3 years on the grade of Legal Manager

• Must have a satisfactory staff performance assessment report

• Must pass a competitive selection interview

Competencies

• Knowledge of Ghana's legal system and its operation

• Leadership, networking, monitoring and management skills

• Communication and presentation skills

• Negotiating, lobbying, advocacy and conflict resolution skills

• Capacity to inspire and motivate people around him/her

• Knowledge in finance, procurement, budgeting and auditing regulations

• Working knowledge of computer applications

• Knowledge of international conventions and treaties on human rights and civil liberties

Training

• Continuous Professional Development

• Organizational development and change management

• Corporate governance and leadership courses

• Senior management development programmes

• Report writing

Location: Accra

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