Public Transport Service Corporation
Port of Spain
Job Description
The Legal Officer II performs advanced legal work, provides specialized legal advice, and manages moderately complex legal matters with an increased degree of independence. This position is responsible for drafting and reviewing complex legal documents, managing litigation files, advising on statutory and regulatory obligations, and supporting the Corporations governance and compliance functions. Work is performed under limited supervision and may involve guiding or reviewing the work of junior legal staff.
Key and Critical Responsibilities
Provides timely and well-reasoned legal advice on matters relating to corporate governance, employment law, contracts, procurement law, regulatory compliance, and administrative law. <div> Interprets and applies legislation, policies, regulations, and case law. </div><div> Reviews internal policies and procedures for compliance and alignment with national laws. </div><div> Drafts contracts to which the Corporation is a party, when required. </div><div> Prepares correspondence, legal instruments, and other documents relevant to the activities of the Corporation. </div><div> Drafts, vets, and negotiates a wide range of legal documents including contracts, MOUs, service agreements, commercial agreements, leases, and procurement documents. </div><div> Represents the Corporation at the Magistrates Court, High Court, Ministry of Labour, Industrial Court and the Registration Recognition and Certification Board. </div><div> Assists in monitoring changes in relevant legislation to ensure that the Corporation is compliant with all relevant statutes and regulations. </div><div> Reviews new or amended legislation and advises the organization on implications and the required compliance actions. </div><div> Conducts in-depth legal research on complex legal issues and prepares comprehensive opinions and reports for Board and Management. </div><div> Reviews drafts, research, legal opinions, and case preparation completed by junior officers. </div><div> Ensures the efficient maintenance of litigation files, register and calendar. </div><div> Performance of any related duties as may be required.</div>
Key Competencies
Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) qualifications from a recognized institution; <div> Legal Education Certificate (LEC) and/or Legal Practice Certificate (LPC); </div><div> At least five (5) to twelve (12) years experience; </div><div> At least three (3) to five (5) years experience in Industrial Relations; </div><div> Comprehensive knowledge of Civil Procedure, Contract Law, Property Law, Insurance Law and applicable legislation within Trinidad and Tobago; </div><div> Comprehensive knowledge of relevant statutory regulations pertaining to the Transport skills. </div><div><b>Any comparable combination of training will be considered.</b></div>