Senior Attorney (for Definite period of One Year)

Summary

The Senior Attorney is a key professional role within the Legal Services Division, providing expert legal counsel and support. This position is responsible for advising management and various work units on a wide spectrum of legal issues, managing litigation portfolios, and handling critical administrative legal functions. The role demands a high degree of professional competence, autonomy, and meticulous attention to detail.

Primary Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory

• Provide timely and accurate legal advice to the Manager of the Legal Services Division and other departmental work units on a diverse range of legal matters.
• Research, analyse, and interpret proclamations, regulations, directives, circulars and judicial decisions to inform business decisions and policy.
• Draft, review, and revise legal documents, including contracts, memoranda, MoU, NDAs, opinions, and official correspondence.
• Assist in the development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.
• Perform other advisory related duties as assigned by the Manager of the Legal Services Division.

Litigation Management

• Manage and oversee a portfolio of active litigation cases from inception through to resolution.
• Monitor and report the progress of all cases, ensuring adherence to timelines and court procedures.
• Liaise with and manage external counsel, including the review of legal strategies and the approval of actions and expenditures.
• Prepare comprehensive status reports on all litigation matters for the Manager and other stakeholders.
• Perform other related litigation duties as assigned by the Manager of the Legal Services Division.

Administrative Legal Matters

• Handle a variety of administrative legal proceedings, including responses to claims, subpoenas, and other legal inquiries.
• Prepare and file necessary legal documents with relevant administrative bodies and courts.
• Maintain organized and accurate records of all legal matters, contracts, and correspondence.
• Perform other related administrative duties as assigned by the Manager of the Legal Services Division.