Corporate Secretary/Legal Officer

The Corporate Secretary/Legal Officer provides corporate secretarial services to the Tobago Tourism Agency’s Board of Directors and legal advice generally to the Agency, including but not limited to industrial, contract and corporate governance.

JOB SUMMARY

The Corporate Secretary/Legal Officer provides corporate secretarial services to the Tobago Tourism Agency’s Board of Directors and legal advice generally to the Agency, including but not limited to industrial, contract and corporate governance.

REPORTS TO 

Board Chairman (Functionally)

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) (Administratively)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides corporate secretarial advice and service to the Board assuring that the Board meets its obligations in accordance with the Laws of Trinidad and Tobago and other pertinent laws of Trinidad and Tobago.
• Participates and actively contributes to the leadership and strategic direction of the Agency as a member of the Executive Management Team.
• Identifies, implements and maintains statutory registers and other Agency records as required by law and provides related advice to ensure the Agency meets its statutory requirements.
• Provides high quality, independent advice to the Chief Executive Officer, the Board of Directors and the Management Team on all legal matters.
• Directs and liaises with external Counsel as required and assures that the Agency’s interests are properly represented in the Courts and other legal meetings.
• Ensures proper record-keeping with respect to files, Board Minutes and contracts in the Department.
• Liaises with the Chairman of the Board as well as Chairpersons of the Committees to plan meetings.
• Prepares Board Minutes and ensures that they are distributed ahead of time for meetings.
• Forwards Board decisions to the CEO for action.
• Ensures the Agency's compliance with the relevant legislation and regulations.
• Attends all Board, Sub-committee and Management meetings.
• Adheres to the Health and Safety Policy and procedures of the Agency.
• Adheres to the Procurement Policy where it is applicable.
• From time to time, performs other job-related tasks assigned, beside those set out in the Job Description.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Law Degree from a recognized institution.
• Legal Education Certificate or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Corporate Secretary training would be an asset.
• A minimum of eight years (8) experience as a Corporate Secretary.
• Experience in a tourism environment would be an asset.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Excellent advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Excellent knowledge of Procurement Act, the Freedom of Information Act, OSH Ordinance and other relevant laws.
• Excellent knowledge of general operating policies and procedures of a Company and functions of State Enterprises and Government Agencies.
• Excellent with Microsoft Office Suite.