Legal Officer

POSITION TITLE:

Legal Officer

(Contract Position)

POSITION GRADE:

Grade 3

DEPARTMENT:

Legal

REPORTS TO (JOB TITLE):

The position reports to:

SUPERVISES:

Job Titles that this position supervises include:

● Paralegal

● And positions designated by the Legal Manager

A. POSITION PURPOSE:

The Legal Officer reports to the Legal Manager and supervises the Paralegal. The Legal Officer is to provide support to the Legal Manager in providing legal advice, reviewing and drafting all Legal documents and land conveyancing instruments in-house and liaising with all stakeholders on EMBD’s legal portfolio.

B. MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Category

Functions/ Tasks

% of Time Spent on each Category

Legal Representation and Advocacy

• Advocates on behalf of EMBD in Court as well as monitoring compliance with legal and organizational regulations.
• Monitors and liaises with external lawyers on legal matters or represent EMBD in Court proceedings.
• Effect compliance and enforcement action as required.
• Works closely with other departments and staff to ensure the legal requirements of the organization are met.

Document Preparation and Review

• Prepares drafts and reviews legal documents, including but not limited to contracts, leases, conveyances, bonds, securities, bills of sale, deeds of variation, deeds of release, and other instruments.
• Review legal documents and advise on changes to legislation.
• Assists in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts as well as advising on contract negotiations and contract management.

Records and Research

• Maintains and safeguards official and legal records, documents, reports, files, statements, and information as required by law.
• Researches and analyzes legislation, regulations, and legal documents.

Planning, Management, and Training

• Develops work plan with Legal Manager.
• Manages the performance of immediate subordinates, providing advice on technical and administrative matters and providing training as required.

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.

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

• Five (5) years’ experience as a practicing Attorney-at-Law.
• Experience in Public Sector/State Enterprise will be considered an asset.

Behavioural Competencies: Desired

• Ability to interpret legal documents.
• Good research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Technical Competencies: Desired

• Knowledge of legal principles and procedures.
• Substantial knowledge of the Laws of Trinidad and Tobago.