Palo Seco Agricultural Enterprises Limited (PSAEL)
Pointe--Pierre
Job Description
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span lang="EN-US">The Attorney-at-Law will be responsible for professional legal work that involves addressing legal issues and providing legal advice to the Company.&nbsp; The incumbent will provide advice on legal problems and perform legal research of varying complexities.&nbsp; He/She is expected to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.6pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -21.6pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 21.6pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span lang="EN-US">Interprets all relevant laws, regulations and other statutory requirements to ensure the Companys compliance.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.6pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -21.6pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 21.6pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Provides legal advice to the Company on issues impacting on its operations.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.6pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -21.6pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 21.6pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Undertakes legal research and prepares opinions as directed.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.6pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -21.6pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 21.6pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span lang="EN-US">Represents the Company in matters before the courts, external meetings and public consultations.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.6pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -21.6pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 21.6pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span lang="EN-US">Represents the Company in contract negotiation, conciliation and arbitration procedures as a member of a team or individually.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.6pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -21.6pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 21.6pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Provides support in the drafting of documents regarding policies of the Company.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.6pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -21.6pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 21.6pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Prepares technical contracts, conveyances and other legal documents.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.6pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -21.6pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 21.6pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Ensures compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Regulations.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.6pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -21.6pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 21.6pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Liaises with external counsel and acts as instructing attorney to external counsel where such is retained.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
Key Competency
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><b><u><span lang="EN-US">Qualifications and Experience:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">A Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Training as evidenced by certification as an Attorney-at-Law<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">At least four (4) years experience in practicing as an Attorney-at-Law<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span lang="EN-US">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><b><u><span lang="EN-US">Knowledge:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Knowledge of the criminal and civil laws of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Trinidad and Tobago</st1:place></st1:country-region><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Knowledge of the various types of legislative enactments<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Knowledge of conveyancing law and practice<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Knowledge of court procedures and practice<o:p></o:p></span></p>