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Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:<o:p></o:p> The incumbent is accountable for the management of the Legal Services Department of the Trinidad and Tobago Housing Development Corporation (HDC) and renders legal advice and representation to the HDC and its Subsidiary Companies in accordance with the laws of Trinidad and Tobago. <o:p></o:p> &nbsp;WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: <ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="circle"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Reports to the Managing Director. <o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Reports to the Legal Sub-Committee and Risk Sub-Committee.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Works closely with personnel of Legal Services Department, service providers, other internal and external stakeholders of the HDC and its Subsidiaries.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></li> </ul>

Key and Critical Responsibilities

MAJOR DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Operations Oversight Role:<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="circle"> <ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="circle"> </ul><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Manages and oversees the operational activities of the Legal Services Department.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Reports to the Legal Sub-Committee and Risk Sub-Committee on a daily-basis as required in-person. <o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Manages the Dispute Resolution and Litigation portfolio in order to mitigate and minimise financial exposure to the Corporation and the Subsidiary Companies.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Adjudicates matters at a pre-litigation/ dispute resolution stage and negotiates amicable settlement.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Drafts and settles pleadings and correspondence.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Appears before court, tribunals and other dispute adjudication bodies.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Instructs external Counsel and manages the conduct of matters briefed to external Attorneys-at-Law.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="line-height: 115%;">Chairs the Corporations Procurement and Disposal Advisory Committee (PDAC).<o:p></o:p></li><li style="line-height: 115%;">Manages and oversees applications made under the freedom of Information Act &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></li><li style="line-height: 115%;">Manages and Oversees responses to claims submitted by Office of the Ombudsman.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Represents the Corporation at meetings with internal and external stakeholders <o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Identifies risks, develops and implements measures to mitigate against negative legal impacts to the Corporation.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Oversees the preparation of Deeds of Sublease <o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Takes execution of Deeds of Sublease. <s><o:p></o:p></s></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Administers training to sensitise staff about the laws and regulations relevant to the Corporations operations to ensure compliance.<s><o:p></o:p></s></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Advises, co-ordinates and reviews the work activities of subordinate employees.</li></ul> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Transformational Role:<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="circle"><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Utilise business processes, activities and technologies to innovate the internal operations of the Legal Services Department; <o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Oversees the Introduction and implementation of technology to promote operational efficiency and to automate and standardise processes where practicable<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Oversees staff training to ensure comprehension and compliance with transformational vision/objectives.</li></ul> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Leadership/Relationship Role:<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="circle"><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Monitors and evaluates performance of subordinate staff through the enforcement of the Corporations Performance Management System, including conducting performance appraisals.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Provides coaching and mentoring to subordinate employees.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Prepares and submits reports in accordance with the Corporations requirements.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Contributes to the development of the departments budget.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Conducts monthly staff meetings and training sessions.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Develops and maintains effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Corporate Service Responsibility/Public Trust/Compliance/Risk:<o:p></o:p><ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="circle"><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Assesses the impact of proposed/existing company legislations, regulatory policies, laws and regulations pertinent to the organization making recommendation for amendments.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="line-height: 115%;">Identifies operational and reputational risks and develop/implement mitigation measures to address issues identified.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Performs any other related duties and responsibilities consistent with the job title/position.</li></ul> REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: <ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="circle"><li style="line-height: 115%;">Monthly Legal Services Department Report<o:p></o:p></li><li style="line-height: 115%;">Vacation Leave Roster<o:p></o:p></li><li style="line-height: 115%;">Performance Appraisals on Reporting Employees<o:p></o:p></li><li style="line-height: 115%;">Attendance and Punctuality<o:p></o:p></li><li style="line-height: 115%;">Succession Planning<o:p></o:p></li><li style="line-height: 115%;">Performance Planning<o:p></o:p></li><li style="line-height: 115%;">Training<o:p></o:p></li><li style="line-height: 115%;">Policy and Procedure Reviews and Recommendations<o:p></o:p></li><li style="line-height: 115%;">Employee Allowances Report<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with achievable objectives with established timelines.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></li> </ul><ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="circle"> <ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="circle"> </ul></ul><ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="circle"> <ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="circle"> </ul></ul><ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="circle"><ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="circle"> </ul> </ul><ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="circle"> <ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="circle"> </ul></ul><ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="circle"><ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="circle"> </ul> </ul><ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="circle"> </ul><ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc"> </ul>

Key Competency

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:<o:p></o:p> <ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2">Bachelor of Law Degree from a recognised institution;<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2">Legal Education Certificate (LEC) or equivalent from a recognised institution;<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2">Admission to practice Law in Trinidad and Tobago;<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2">Ten (10) years practicing Attorney at Law in Trinidad and Tobago including eight (8) years experience managing/supervising legal professionals.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> &nbsp; &nbsp;KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: <ul><li style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " work="" sans";"="">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Working knowledge of the following:<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc"> <ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="circle"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo5">Court procedures and practices and rules of evidence;<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo5">Litigation processes and procedures;<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo5">Conveyancing; <o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo5">Property Law <o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo5">Procurement law;<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo5">Construction law, including the application of standard forms of contract including the FIDIC form of contract, contract management and project management.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo5">Land laws and regulations of the republic of trinidad and Tobago impacting the business of the HDC and its subsidiaries;</li></ul><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " work="" sans";"="">&nbsp;Working knowledge of Employment and Industrial relations laws and regulations;</li><li style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " work="" sans";"="">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;In depth knowledge in drafting legal documents/instruments.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " work="" sans";"="">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Working knowledge of the States financial regulations and operations of the judiciary and Registrar Generals office.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " work="" sans";"="">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to analyse and interpret laws and regulations.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " work="" sans";"="">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " work="" sans";"="">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to analyse and interpret data and prepare comprehensive reports. <o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " work="" sans";"="">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " work="" sans";"="">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Attention to detail.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">&nbsp;Dispute resolution skills.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <ul><li style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " work="" sans";"="">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Effective problem-solving, planning and organizational skills.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <ul><li style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " work="" sans";"="">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Excellent analytical, critical thinking and reasoning skills.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <ul><li style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " work="" sans";"="">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Excellent communication skills (written, oral and interpersonal).</li><li style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " work="" sans";"="">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Excellent arbitration, negotiation and mediation skills.</li><li style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " work="" sans";"="">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " work="" sans";"="">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <ul><li style="text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " work="" sans";"="">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Self-motivated, result oriented with proven ability to work independently.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " work="" sans";"="">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Strong leadership skills.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">&nbsp;Strong working ethics and ability to treat organizational information with confidentiality.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> &nbsp;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: <ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> &nbsp;

Senior Attorney at Law- Legal Services

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