Legal Manager

POSITION TITLE:

Legal Manager

(Contract Position)

POSITION GRADE:

Grade 5

DEPARTMENT:

Legal

REPORTS TO (JOB TITLE):

The position reports to:

SUPERVISES:

Job Titles that this position supervises include:

● Legal Officer

● Administrative Assistant, when assigned

A. POSITION PURPOSE:

Provides the full range of legal services to the Company, ensuring legal, statutory and regulatory obligations/requirements are complied with and the management and direction of all activities of the Legal Department.

B. MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Category

Functions/ Tasks

% of Time Spent on each Category

Legal Compliance and Advisory

• Ensures timely compliance with the Company’s policies and procedures, the highest levels of professional standards of corporate governance, and all legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements particularly under the Companies Act, Chapter 81:01 and the State Enterprises Performance Monitoring Manual or any such document governing State Enterprises in effect for the time being.
• Provides legal advisory and interpretation services to Management on legal, statutory and regulatory obligations/requirements, on litigation matters, on conveyancing and land matters, and preparation of various legal opinions and advice on general issues that may arise from time to time on various aspects of the Company’s operations.
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates terms of legal documents and instruments as required including but not limited to Conveyancing Deeds, Contracts, Licenses, Tenders, and Requests for Proposals.

Legal Representation and Litigation

• Engages and liaises with external Attorneys on all court matters involving the Company, attending court hearings and where necessary legally representing the Company in industrial and other civil legal proceedings.

Department Management

• Participates in the development, formulation, implementation, and monitoring of the Company’s strategic and operational objectives and plans.
• Leads, directs, and manages a diverse team of professionals within the Legal Department in the proper execution of their duties and responsibilities in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Builds strong and effective teamwork within the department.

C. OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties and responsibilities as outlined, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by you. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

% of Time spent on activity

Performs such tasks as may be required for the smooth operation of the department and organisation.

When needed

INDIVIDUAL SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY:

It is the responsibility of each employee to protect oneself as well as fellow employees from injury. Work shall be conducted according to established safe practices and procedures. Please refer to EMBD’s Environmental, Health and Safety Policies.

Represents the Legal Department.

When needed

D. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, BEHAVIOURAL AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:                                                           

Qualifications: Minimum

• Bachelors of Law (LLB).
• Legal Education Certificate (LEC).
• Valid Practising Certificate to practice law in Trinidad and Tobago.

Experience: Desired

• Ten (10) years’ experience as a practicing Attorney-at-Law.
• Five (5) years’ Senior Management Leadership/C-Suite experience directing a multi-disciplinary team or other suitable Senior Management experience.
• Experience in Public Sector/State Enterprise and a Post Graduate Degree will be considered an asset.

Behavioural Competencies: Desired

• Ability to provide expert legal analysis and interpretation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Exemplifies integrity.
• Critical thinking skills.

Technical Competencies: Desired

• Knowledge of the Laws of Trinidad and Tobago and legal principles and practices with emphasis on civil litigation, conveyancing, commercial laws and corporate secretarial and governance procedures particularly for State Enterprises.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of legal risk assessment and management, including identifying potential legal risks, providing legal advice, and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with legal proceedings.
• Business savvy with financial acumen.
• Sound knowledge of Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act 2015, as amended.