Senior Legal Officer – Legal Affairs Department 42 views

ONLY SEYCHELLOIS CANDIDATES CAN APPLY FOR THIS POST

OUR VISION – “Be the leading institution in the protection of consumers and the competition process for the promotion of socio-economic welfare.”

The Fair Trading Commission is looking for a responsible dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join its team of dedicated employees.

The details of the vacancy is as follows:

Job Description

Job Summary

• Provide legal support to the Commission in all matters with legal implications:
• Assist the Principal Legal Officer with overseeing the Department;
• Prepare and present cases before the Fair Trading Tribunal and other Courts of the Republic of Seychelles;
• Participate in the negotiation of policies that the Government intends to implement which has a bearing on Consumer Protection and Competition in the country
• Draft applications, affidavits, petitions, notices of motions, praecipe’s, statements of defense and submissions for cases before the Fair Trading Tribunal or other Courts of the Republic of Seychelles;
• Advocate, litigate and prosecute cases before the Fair Trading Tribunal, including examining and cross examining witnesses, exhibiting evidence and making verbal submissions;
• Monitor compliance of rulings issued by the Tribunal and conduct enforcement of judgement in instances of non-compliance.
• Represent the Commission in training sessions, seminars and conferences, both locally and internationally, when required.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law or related field PLUS five years of experience as a Legal Officer PLUS Successful completion of the Bar Vocational Course

Preferable Skills

• Ability to undertake research and produce legal advice;
• Ability to make sound and impartial judgments;
• Familiarity with the laws regulating admission of evidence and hearing of cases, namely Evidence law and Seychelles Code of Civil Procedure.
• Strong analytical, decision-making skills and problem-solving skills;
• Professional, self-motivated and confidential;
• Ability to plan and organize and effectively.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should Sign-up or login to apply now or are requested to submit their application [Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter] to the Human Resources & Budget Management Officer’s E-mail address: hr@ftc.sc or hand deliver at the Commission’s office on the 3 rd Floor or Unity House, Block B, between 8am to 4pm.

Closing date for submission of applications on Monday 27 th January, 2025. 

*The complete Job Description can be viewed upon request at the office of the Fair Trading Commission

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.