Senior Legal Officer 206 views

ONLY SEYCHELLOIS CANDIDATES CAN APPLY FOR THIS POST

Department: Blue Economy Department

Post title: Senior Legal Officer

Salary band: As per scheme of service

Responsible to: Principal Secretary – Blue Economy

Job Description

Overview:

The Blue Economy Department is the primary coordination mechanism in Seychelles’ sustainable development strategy in transitioning towards a blue economy. While, the department is not invovled in the direct implementation of projects within the different economic sectors and governmental institutions, it will play a pivotal role in coordinating communication between pertinent ministries and monitoring various developments with regards to the development and implementation of a blue economy on the national, regional and international scale.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Senior Legal Officer is responsible for coordinating all legal functions of the Blue Economy Department.

• Provide legal advice to the Blue Economy Department, in the course of its day to day operations, in the form of memoranda, briefings or as instructed by the Principal Secretary.
• Provide legal advice to the Blue Economy Department on local, regional and international matters related to the Law of the Sea and Maritime Law and/or any other field of law related to the functions of the Blue Economy Department
• Work in close collaboration with the Attorney General’s Office to assist in the process of drafting and subsequently enacting legislation implementing Law of the Sea/Maritime Law treaties that Seychelles is, or becomes a party to, as may be necessary;
• Negotiate, prepare/draft or review legal documents/agreements on the law of the sea/maritime law issues relevant to the work of the Blue Economy Department (and/or between the Department and other parties);
• Review documents produced by the Department to ensure that they comply with the applicable laws of Seychelles as well as with international treaties or agreement which Seychelles is party to;
• Represent the Blue Economy Department at conferences and/or meetings, locally or internationally, as instructed by the Principal Secretary;
• Assist with the collection and coordination of data/information relating to the work of the Blue Economy Department;
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to facilitate the entry into force and implementation conventions and Treaties
• Draft and review legal documents including contracts, position papers and memorandum of understandings for the Blue Economy Department
• Research and prepare legal opinions on various legal issues relevant to the Blue Economy Department.

Benefits

Salary Band: As per scheme of service

Job Requirement

 Recognised qualifications and requirements for the post

• Degree in Law (Preferably in International Maritime Law)
• 5 years professional work experience is desirable
• Good knowledge of the Republic of Seychelles’ legal procedures
• Strong analytical and inter-personal skills
• Ability to handle assignments independently and work under tight deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, French and Creole

How To Apply

Interested candidate(s) are requested to Sign-up or login to apply now or are requested to collect an application form at the reception desk of the Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Blue Economy, Maison Collet, 2^nd Floor, Palm Street.

Duly completed application form, CV’s and references should be addressed and posted to:

Principal Secretary, Blue Economy Department, or e-mail to [email protected] and copy [email protected]

The deadline for submission of application is Friday 12^th June 2026 at 4pm.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview process.

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.