Legal Officer
JOB SUMMARY:
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.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides legal research and recommendations on a variety of matters of a more complex nature, relating to the Corporation’s business;
- Drafts contracts to which the Corporation is a party, when required;
- Prepares correspondence, legal instruments, contracts and other documents relevant to the legal activities of the Corporation;
- Represents the Corporation at the High Court, Ministry of Labour and the Industrial Court;
- Assists in monitoring changes in relevant legislation to ensure that the Corporation is compliant with all relevant statutes and regulations;
- Provides legal and business development research to support the introduction of new services or new modes of operations, when required;
- Ensures the maintenance of litigation files, register and calendar;
- Performance of any related duties as may be required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Legal Education Certificate (LEC) and/or Legal Practice Certificate (LPC);
- At least three (3) years similar experience;
- Additional qualifications in Business Administration will be considered an asset;
- Comprehensive knowledge of Civil Procedure, Contract Law, Property Law, Insurance Law and applicable legislation within Trinidad and Tobago;
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant statutory regulations pertaining to public transportation.
Any comparable combination of training will be considered.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Interested persons please send application clearly stating the position of interest, detailed resume, two (2) references and copies of academic certificates to the following address:
The Corporate Secretary
Public Transport Service Corporation
Railway Building
#60 South Quay
PORT OF SPAIN
OR
EMAIL
Close for application on or before:
29th March, 2025
