Legal Officer II

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Our Organisation is seeking qualified Trinidad and Tobago nationals to fill the position of ‘Legal Officer II.

Candidates would be required to:

• Represents the organization in court and before tribunals;
• Advises on legal issues relating to the administration, interpretation and enforcement of laws relative to the organization's operations;
• Drafts complex legal documents including contracts, leases and agreements;
• Provides legal opinions and briefs in respect of complex legal issues;
• Prepares instructions for submission to state central legal agencies on legal matters involving the state;
• Performs court cases preparation work such as interviewing witnesses, taking depositions and preparing pre-trials briefs and draft pleadings for filing;
•  Assists in planning, directing, coordinating and formulating legal policies and programmes of the organization;
• Conducts research and analysis, and reports on legal matters pertinent to the organization's operation;
• Conducts or participates in negotiations/consultations with external/internal parties;
• Participates in or conducts the review of existing legislation, rules and regulations related to the organization and recommends/drafts appropriate amendments;
• Represents the organization committees and meetings and other fora;
• Prepares Cabinet/Ministerial Notes, memoranda, letters and other documents on legal matters;
• Perform all other related duties.

Candidates would be required to have:

• Considerable knowledge of the Laws of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago;
• Knowledge of legal principles and practices;
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations pertinent to the organization's operations;
• Knowledge of legal drafting principles and practices;
• Knowledge of legal research skills and techniques;
• Knowledge of the court procedures and practices and of rules of evidence.

Successful candidates should possess:

• Bachelor of Law Degree from a recognised institution;
• Legal Education Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution;
• Minimum of four (4) years' experience as a practicing Attorney at law;
• Admission to practice law in Trinidad and Tobago.

Please submit your Curriculum Vitae, along with two (2) references from persons who are not members of your family.  

Prospective candidates are also required to include a passport size photo with their application.

 The deadline for submission of application is December 10, 2024.