Legal Officer (assistant Registrar I)

The West African Examinations Council invites applications from qualified persons to fill the under-mentioned vacant positions in the Ghana National Office.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

The successful applicant will report to the Head, Legal Department and will be required to perform the following duties among others:

Draft/review contracts and other legal documents

Conduct research on legal issues

Represent the Council in court and before quasi-judicial bodies

Serve as a member of Staff Investigating Committees

Provide support to the Head of the Legal Department and other Divisions/Departments to achieve the Council’s objectives

Any other duties that may be assigned

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicants should possess:

First Degree (Minimum, Second Class Lower) from a recognised University, professional qualification in law and be a practicing advocate in Ghana

AND

A minimum of SSSCE/WASSCE/GBCE/GCE “O” Level Certificate or their equivalents with credits in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics, at ONE (1) sitting.

OR

SSSCE/WASSCE/GBCE/GCE “O” Level Certificate with credits in six subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, at not more than TWO (2) sittings.

Experience

Applicants must have at least seven (7) years relevant post-qualification experience.

Key Competencies

High sense of integrity, confidentiality and reliability

Very meticulous with excellent writing skills

Demonstrate a leadership ability, results-oriented and a team player

Good organizational and co-ordination skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Clear understanding of the mandate of the Council and conversant with the WAEC Laws

Age

Applicants must not be more than forty (40) years old as at the close of the advertisement for the position.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

Closing Date: 23 October, 2026

Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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