Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation
Port of Spain
Job Description
The Legal Officer provides technical support to the Legal Department. The position Requires sound knowledge of contract law, employment law and all relevant statutes, as well as a strong business acumen.  
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<ul><li>Provides legal research and recommendations on a variety of matters of a more complex nature, relating to the Corporation's business.</li><li>Drafts contracts to which the Corporation is a party, when required.</li><li>Prepares correspondence, legal instruments, contracts and other documents relevant to the legal activities of the Corporation.</li><li>Represents the Corporation at the High Court, Ministry of Labor and the Industrial Court. </li><li>Assists in monitoring changes in relevant legislation to ensure that the Corporation is compliant with all relevant statutes and regulations. </li><li>Provides legal and business development research to support the introduction of new services or new modes of operations, when required. </li><li>Ensures the maintenance of litigation files, register and calendar.</li><li>Performance of any related duties as may be required.</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of relevant statutory regulations pertaining to transportation industry. </li><li>Any comparable combination of training will be considered.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>
Key Competencies
<p>Minimum Qualification</p><ul><li>Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) qualifications from a recognized institution</li><li>Legal Education Certificate (LEC) and/0r Legal Practice Certificate (LPC).</li><li>3-5 years similar experience</li><li>Additional qualifications in Business Administration will be considered an asset.</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of Civil Procedure, Industrial Relations law, Contract Law, Property Law, Insurance Law and applicable legislation within Trinidad and Tobago.&nbsp;</li></ul>