JOB TITLE: Director, Legal – National Media Commission
Location: Accra, Ghana
Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Profile

The National Media Commission (NMC) promotes and safeguards media freedom, independence, and accountability in Ghana. The Commission ensures compliance with media laws and regulations while supporting a fair, ethical, and responsible media landscape in the country.

Role Purpose

The Director, Legal provides strategic legal leadership for the Commission. You will actively guide legal compliance, manage risk, oversee regulatory enforcement, and ensure that the Commission operates within all applicable laws, policies, and statutory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

You will actively:

• Draft, review, and provide legal instruments including contracts, loan agreements, leases, and other binding documents for the Commission
• Advise Management on legal matters affecting the Commission’s operations and decision-making
• Ensure full compliance with statutory legislation, regulatory frameworks, and internal policies
• Liaise with divisional heads to enforce regulatory and compliance requirements across the Commission
• Represent the Commission in courts, tribunals, and other legal proceedings
• Compile and prepare legal cases for review and appropriate action
• Provide technical legal guidance on risk management and compliance to prevent regulatory breaches and penalties
• Develop and implement risk management and compliance policies
• Supervise compliance with media laws and regulations across media enterprises, MDAs, and MMDAs
• Collate and prepare data for annual and periodic legal reports
• Mediate and arbitrate disputes involving the Commission and third parties
• Support corporate governance, procurement, budgeting, and audit compliance processes

Qualification & Experience Requirements

You must have:

• A Master’s Degree in Law (LLM) from an accredited institution
• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Barrister at Law (BL) qualification
• Membership and call to the Ghana Bar
• A minimum of 4 years post-call relevant experience in a reputable organization

OR (In-Service Entry):

• Current position at Senior Legal Manager grade
• Minimum of 3 years at Legal Manager level
• Satisfactory performance appraisal record
• Successful completion of a competitive selection interview

Core Competencies

You will demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of Ghana’s legal system and regulatory frameworks
• Leadership, supervision, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities
• Strong advocacy, conflict resolution, and mediation skills
• Ability to lead compliance, monitoring, and governance systems
• Knowledge of finance, procurement, budgeting, and audit regulations
• Working proficiency in computer applications
• Understanding of international human rights conventions and treaties
• Ability to inspire, lead, and motivate teams effectively

Professional Development Areas

You will engage in:

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Corporate governance and leadership training
• Organisational development and change management programmes
• Senior management development courses
• Legal and technical report writing training

Application Requirements

Interested and qualified applicants will submit:

• An updated detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Contact details including postal address, email, and telephone number
• Names and contact information of three (3) professional referees

Applications should be addressed to:

The Executive Secretary
National Media Commission
P.O. Box SD 114
Sports Stadium
Accra

OR hand-delivered to:
National Media Commission Office
1st Rangoon Close
Cantonments, Accra

Application Deadline

08 May 2026