Principal Legal Officer-APPLICATION CLOSED!

Wabag Enga Province, Papua New Guinea
58 days ago

Description

CLOSED!
As the Principal Legal Officer, oversees and manages the provision of all legal services to the University to ensure maximum protection of IUE’s legal rights and to maintain its operations within the limits prescribed by law. Assists officers of the University and other upper management in carrying out the vision, mission and objectives of the University.


The Principal Legal Officer provides legal services and advice to the University Council and the Office of the President in the areas including staff contracts, students’ issues, commercial advice, land, environmental, resources and administrative law matters, legal risk management, development, infrastructure, governance and compliance with Papua New Guinea’s laws to protect the University from possible legal charges.

Requirements

  • Advanced University Degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law or international law. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
  • A minimum of ten (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, protection of civilians, gender, humanitarian affairs, political affairs or a related area is required.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience working in commercial legal firm.
  • Experience in engaging with and advising Government officials and/or representatives of non-state groups.
  • Ability to develop and implement legal strategies and solutions.
  • Ability to analyse and interpret issues and to prepare legal opinions.
  • Ability to communicate and interact with University officials at all levels.
  • Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
  • Ability to research and interpret applicable laws.
  • Employee development and performance management skills.
  • Ability to provide competent legal advice and counsel to senior officials on a wide range of legal/policy issues.
  • Ability to prepare and manage departmental budget.
  • Knowledge of the judicial system and procedures.
  • Knowledge of institutional policies and procedures and general governance matters.
  • Negotiating skills.
  • Knowledge of current and developing legal issues and trends in educational law and related areas.

Bonuses

Negotiable

Benefits

Grade 18
IUE Base Salary: K125, 780. 00

Responsibilities

  • Provides legal counsel and guidance to the officers of the University and other upper management on a variety of legal and policy matters relevant to the University, including, but not limited to, those relating to students, faculty and staff.
  • Anticipates and identifies legal issues and counsels officers of the University and other upper management in order to develop legal strategies and solutions.
  • Reviews, researches, interprets, and prepares both written and oral opinions on a wide variety of legal issues.
  • Reviews and counsels’ officers of the University and other upper management on policies and procedures, regulations, bylaws, and other legal documents.
  • Reviews contracts, leases, and other legal documents; researches legal issues and recommends revisions as necessary. Drafts contracts where appropriate.
  • Represents or oversees the representation of the University and upper management in judicial and administrative proceedings.
  • Develops and manages annual office budget.
  • Selects and retains outside counsel to obtain legal opinions or to handle claims and litigation.
  • Supervises legal staff and outside counsel; consults on difficult or sensitive issues.
  • At the University’s cost, maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliation to keep abreast of latest developments in University and University law and in other related areas.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the President or the Chairperson of the IUE Council.
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