Legal Officer

Legal Officer

PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICE CORPORATION

VACANCY

The Public Transport Service Corporation (PTSC), in its drive towards improving and expanding its services, is pleased to invite applications for the following contract position.

LEGAL OFFICER

SUMMARY

The Legal Officer provides technical support to the Legal Department. The position requires sound knowledge of contract law, employment law and all relevant statutes, as well as a strong business acumen.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides legal research and recommendations on a variety of matters of a more complex nature, relating to the Corporation’s business;
• Drafts contracts to which the Corporation is a party, when required;
• Prepares correspondence, legal instruments, contracts and other documents relevant to the legal activities of the Corporation;
• Represents the Corporation at the High Court, Ministry of Labour and the Industrial Court;
• Assists in monitoring changes in relevant legislation to ensure that the Corporation is compliant with all relevant statutes and regulations;
• Provides legal and business development research to support the introduction of new services or new modes of operations, when required;
• Ensures the maintenance of litigation files, register and calendar;
• Performance of any related duties as may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Legal Education Certificate (LEC) and/or Legal Practice Certificate (LPC);
• At least three (3) years similar experience;
• Additional qualifications in Business Administration will be considered an asset;
• Comprehensive knowledge of Civil Procedure, Contract Law, Property Law, Insurance Law and applicable legislation within Trinidad and Tobago;
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant statutory regulations pertaining to public transportation.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.