Legal Officer II (Mercy Committee)

Key and Critical Responsibilities

Represents the Ministry/Department in court and before tribunals. <div> Advises on legal issues relating to the administration, interpretation and enforcement of laws relative to the Ministrys/Departments operations. </div><div> Drafts complex legal documents including contracts, leases and agreements. </div><div> Provides legal opinions and briefs in respect of complex legal issues. </div><div> Prepares instructions for submission to state central legal agencies on legal matters involving the state. </div><div> Performs court cases preparation work such as interviewing witnesses, taking depositions and preparing pre-trials briefs and draft pleadings for filing. </div><div> Assists in planning, directing, coordinating and formulating legal policies and programmes of the Ministry/Department. </div><div> Conducts research and analysis, and reports on legal matters pertinent to the Ministrys/Departments operation. </div><div> Conducts or participates in negotiations/consultations with external/internal parties. </div><div> Participates in or conducts the review of existing legislation, rules and regulations related to the Ministry/Department and recommends/drafts appropriate amendments. </div><div> Represents the Ministry/Department on committees and meetings and other fora. </div><div> Prepares Cabinet/Ministerial Notes, memoranda, letters and other documents on legal matters. </div><div> Performs other duties as required. </div><div><br></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div>