Job Description
To treat with legal matters at the Authority, undertake legal analysis and prepare advice under the direction of the Manager - Legal Affairs.&nbsp;<div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
1. Provide legal advice and guidance to ensure the Authority operates in accordance with the Telecommunications Act, Chapter 47:31 and the law. <div>2. Advise on licensing, concessions, compliance obligations, spectrum and numbering matters, and support the development of policies and procedures for granting and monitoring telecommunications and broadcasting authorisations. </div><div>3. Advise the Authority on international regulatory and legal requirements in the conduct of its operations. </div><div>4. Prepare and draft legal documents and legislative instruments, including regulations and rules for the Authority as required. </div><div>5. Provide advice on consultations on regulatory matters and provide feedback on recommendations. </div><div>6. Assist in the development, review, and implementation of regulatory frameworks, guidelines, policies and procedures related to telecommunications and broadcasting services. </div><div>7. Perform the functions and duties of Telecommunications Inspector as appointed by the Authority under Section 46 of the Telecommunications Act Chapter 47:31 as required. </div><div>8. Support investigations relating to breaches of licenses, concessions, and regulatory obligations and effect enforcement action as may be required. </div><div>9. Provide support in dispute resolution processes under Section 82 of the Telecommunications Act Chapter 47:31 as required. </div><div>10. Support the management of litigation, including liaising with external legal counsel, reviewing pleadings, and preparing internal legal analysis. </div><div>11. Examine and provide support in the preparation of Board Notes. </div><div>12. Draft and negotiate contracts, MOUs, NDAs, and service agreements for the Authority and ensure contracts align with statutory requirements, procurement rules, and the Authority's policies. </div><div>13. Advise on procurement, industrial relations, freedom of Information and other internal governance matters. </div><div>14. Assist with reviewing existing policies for legal adequacy. </div><div>15. Maintain and safeguard official and legal records, documents, reports, files, statements and information as required by law. </div><div>16. Develop work plan with Manager - Legal Affairs. </div><div>17. Comply with the HSE policy &amp; procedures of the Authority and cooperate with workplace health and safety measures and initiatives. </div><div>18. Take reasonable care for own safety and the safety of others and report all accidents, injuries, near misses and hazards to Manager/Supervisor. </div><div>19. Perform other related duties as required by job function. </div><div><br></div>
Key Competencies
<b>Qualifications and Experience: </b><div>1. Recognized Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree.</div><div>2. Legal Education Certificate (LEC) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.</div><div>3. Minimum of five (5) years' experience as a practicing Attorney at Law. </div><div>4. Experience in civil, criminal legal practice and legislative drafting. </div><div>5. Experience in telecommunications law, industrial relations law, litigation and company law would be an asset. </div><div><br></div><div><b>Core Competencies </b></div><div><b>Professional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities </b></div><div> Knowledge of the laws of Trinidad and Tobago as they relate to: </div><div>1. Companies and corporate entities </div><div>2. Public law, Procurement and Industrial Relations Laws </div><div>3. Contracts </div><div>4. Telecommunications and information technology</div><div><br></div><div> </div><div><b> Skills and Behaviours </b></div><div>1. Legal drafting </div><div>2. Legal analysis and advice </div><div>3. Negotiation </div><div>4. Verbal and written communication </div><div>5. Microsoft Office applications </div><div>6. Dynamic using strong interpersonal skills </div><div>7. Team player </div><div>8. Attentive to details and results-oriented </div><div>9. High level of discretion and confidentiality </div><div><br></div><div> </div>