Job Summary:
The Legal Officer II will be responsible for providing support to the Legal Department by assisting the General Manager, Legal and Corporate Affairs in the management of the Authority’s litigation portfolio including but not limited to draft/review contracts, prepare briefs for litigation matters, conduct litigation (Civil, Industrial and at other tribunals), advise and appear at mediation/arbitration hearings, research laws, regulations and legal opinions and provide advice on industrial relations and disciplinary matters, performing professional legal work, appearing in court, providing legal advice and opinions and drafting documents on matters involving the SWRHA, providing leadership and guidance to the Legal Officers.
The Authority reserves the right to assign the officer to any Facility under its management.
The core functions include but not limited to the following:
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Legal/Legislative
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Arbitration and Mediation
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Instructing and Advocacy work
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Contract Administration
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Interests Protection
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Provides legal advice and opinion with a view to protecting the Authority from legal liability and ensuring the compliance with statutory and common-law requirements.
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Conducts both instructing and advocacy work and attends matters in Courts and Tribunals to illuminate litigation.
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Drafts, prepares reviews, assesses and negotiates contracts, conveyances, leases and other legal documents associated with policy decisions of the Authority in a timely manner.
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Assesses and reviews legal and contractual matters associated with policy decisions of the Authority.
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Develops and maintains a legal information database to track and report monthly expenditure payments to Attorneys.
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Ensures fiscal prudence in negotiations when outsourcing legal representation.
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Liaises with external attorneys as approved by the Board of Directors.
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Interprets laws, ordinances, regulations and agreements and advises on implementation and compliance.
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Participates in consultations/negotiations and provides on the spot advice in matters related to the business of the Authority.
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Represents the Authority at meetings, conferences, workshops and committees and provides guidance and support to the CEO and other Executive and Managerial members.
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Advises/appears at Mediation/Arbitration hearing.
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Liaises with the Human Resources Department (Industrial Relations Unit) with regards to HR/IR matters in the Court and produces a report on these matters.
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Ensures that there is compliance with the SOPs and Policies within the department. Represents the Authority at meetings, conferences, workshops and court as may be required.
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Ability to perform duties according to assigned rosters or plans that can be formulated in times of authorized service exigencies.
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Ability to use the relevant computer applications related to job functions.
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Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by the Authority.
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