SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL (CIVIL LAW)

The incumbent is required to assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the Department and to perform advanced professional legal work in the area of Civil Law. Duties include representing the State in advanced Civil Law matters, instructing advocate Attorneys-at-law, providing advice and opinions to Ministries/Departments and/or other Government Agencies, drafting, vetting and certifying the more complex Civil/Commercial documents such as agreements, contracts, deeds and leases, and representing the Ministry/Department and/or State at meetings, conferences and other fora. The incumbent is also required to supervise lower level legal professionals. Dependent on assignment, the incumbent may be required to perform some or the full range of the duties of the position.