The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) is looking for a qualified, goal-oriented and results-driven person with exceptional qualities for appointment to the position below: Senior Legal Officer
Job Purpose
• To provide technical and operational support for the efficient and effective performance of the legal functions of the commission
Duties and Responsibilities
• Collate data for the formulation of policies
• Facilitate the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies, programmes and guidelines for the unit
• Implement the business procedures, processes and systems for efficient and effective administration and management of resources of the unit
• Supervise the development and implementation of legal strategies
• Supervise prosecution in legal and administrative proceedings
• Represent the commission in court
• Provide inputs for the interpretation of laws, rules and regulations
• Liaise with other directorates of the commission to ensure compliance with laws, rules and regulations
• Liaise with the Attorney General’s Department and other stakeholders for the preparation and review of legal documents and processes
• Supervise the preparation of draft legal documents
• Provide inputs for legal advice
• Prepare the work plan and budget of the unit
• Prepare and submit the annual and other periodic reports of the unit
• Supervise and appraise the performance of immediate subordinate staff
Qualification Required & Experience
• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Law, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration or any other related discipline 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 selection interview conducted by the commission in collaboration with the public service commission
Location: Accra
How To Apply For The Job
All interested applicants should send their application letters and CVs via email:
fwscsecretariat@gmail.com
or mail to:
The Chief Executive,
P.O.Box MB 263,
Ministries – Accra
Closing Date: 26 August, 2024
