General Manager – Legal & Regulatory Affairs

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Organisation
North West Regional Health Authority
Reference
VAC-61583
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Legal
Location
Port of Spain
Salary & Benefits
Date Posted
07/05/2026
Expiry Date
22/05/2026
The incumbent provides comprehensive legal advice on Authority operations, manages the litigation portfolio, drafts contracts, and ensures compliance with the Regional Health Authorities Act and related legislation.

 

JOB OVERVIEW

The incumbent will be required to provide Legal Services, manage the provision of Administrative Services, exercise care and diligence in the performance of all assigned responsibilities with the on-going observance of the Board's standards, policies and procedures.

 

KEY FUNCTIONS

  • Provides Legal advice and opinions on all aspects of the Authority's operations;
  • Provides guidance and support to other Departmental Managers in the execution of their functions/duties;
  • Prepares and/or reviews Contracts/Conveyances;
  • Manages the Authority's litigation portfolio and liaise with external Attorneys in this regard;
  • Provides advice on statutory requirements of the Authority as per the Regional Health Authorities Act (1994) and other related legislation.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Possession of a LLB and LEC.
  • At least eight (8) years' experience in similar or related job function.
  • Experience in Contract Law, Industrial Relations Law and Conveyance Law.
  • Qualified Attorney at Law, authorized to practice in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of qualifications, training and experience. Interested candidates are asked to submit their Curriculum Vitae with copies of all relevant academic certificates.

 

 

 

 

UNSUITABLE AND UNSOLICITED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED

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