Manager, Legal Services

National Lotteries Control Board • Port-of-Spain, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad • 5d ago

JOB SUMMARY The incumbent is required to manage and direct the activities of the Legal Services Unit of the NLCB and render legal services. Duties include planning, directing and coordinating the work of professional legal staff and legal support staff. Duties also include providing legal advice, representing the NLCB in Court, at Tribunals and meetings, drafting and reviewing legal agreements and other legal documents and participating in negotiations, mediation and arbitration. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Plans, directs and co-ordinates the activities of the professional legal staff and other support staff engaged in the provision of legal services to the NLCB. Plans, organizes and directs the development of the work programme of the Legal Services Unit. Directs, co-ordinates and reviews the work of professional legal staff performing duties such as: - appearing in court and before other tribunals, providing advice on legal issues related to administration, interpretation and enforcement of laws pertinent to the NLCB’s operations, drafting legal documents such as contracts, leases and agreements, preparing draft pleadings for filing, reviewing legal/court documents for completeness and accuracy, preparing legal opinions and researching and analysing legal matters/issues. Provides advice and interpretation to senior management and staff on very complex legal matters/issues. Drafts or leads the drafting of very complex legal documents/instruments. Directs and participates in the review of existing laws and regulations pertinent to the NLCB and in the recommendation of or the formulation of appropriate amendments. Represents the NLCB in court and before other tribunals in very complex legal matters. Plans, directs and co-ordinates the review of systems and procedures, and the development of strategies/mechanisms to improve the effectiveness of legal services delivery. Drafts budgetary estimates of the Legal Unit. Identifies and makes recommendations for staff training and development. Serves as a resource in the training and development of legal staff. Leads or participates in consultations and negotiations with external parties. Prepares Cabinet/Ministerial notes, circulars, memoranda, manuals and other documents. Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING : Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience as a practicing Attorney at Law. Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution. Legal Education Certificate or equivalent from a recognized institution. Admission to practice Law in Trinidad and Tobago. KINDLY SUBMIT YOUR RESUME WITH FULL NAME AS THE TITLE

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