Legal Officer 1

JOB PURPOSE:

The incumbent will provide legal support to the Management of the Company by effectively managing the daily operations of the department along with ensuring regulatory compliance, management of and representation in litigation and the management of important Company documents.

KEY OUTPUTS:

• Documents produced
• Documents filed
• Court attendance
• Provide legal advice
• Attend meetings
• Reports produced

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

• Manage the daily activities of the department;
• Assign tasks to staff and follow up for satisfactory completion;
• Initiate legal proceedings and ensure the Company is defended in proceedings in all Courts;
• Pursue civil claims both in the High Court and Magistrate’s Court to recover sums expended by the Company in cases of damage to company infrastructure and facilities during accidents;
• Represent Company’s interests/employees in Magistrate’s Court matters relating to accidents involving Company’s vehicle/property;
• Provide legal opinions and advise other divisions and departments of the Company on statutory compliance and the legal resolution of issues;
• Liaise with and assist External Counsel(s) in preparation of matters for court;
• Pursue and execute the enforcement of Judgment Orders received by the Company;
• Drafts letters, contracts and agreements and review and advise on soundness of contracts and agreements and monitor legal obligations under same to ensure compliance;
• Draft, review and recommend amendments to Company’s statutory framework: Electricity Sector Reform Act (ESRA) Cap 56:01, Standard Terms and Conditions for Electricity Service (STC), 1999 as amended, The Company’s Licence, 1999 as amended, and the Company’s Policies and Procedures;
• File Notice of Opposition in matters where transport is being passed or property is being encumbered and there are arrears due and payable to the Company;
• Attend statutory meetings and offer advice as required;
• Provide monthly reports on tasks assigned together with targets achieved to Management and/or Board of Directors and maintain databases of important information;
• File and manage Company’s important documents;
• Develop performance objectives, targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for the department;
• Develop performance plans for all staff;
• Monitor and conduct assessment of the performance of staff against set targets; and
• Perform any other related duties that may be assigned by a duly authorized officer.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• An Attorney-at-Law admitted to practice in Guyana with at least five (5) years experience in civil practice within a corporate environment.