Legal Officer II

The incumbent is required to perform professional legal work in the NLCB. Duties include appearing in court, providing legal advice and opinions, and drafting legal documents on matters involving the NLCB.

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent is required to perform professional legal work in the NLCB. Duties include appearing in court, providing legal advice and opinions, and drafting legal documents on matters involving the NLCB. Depending on assignment, the incumbent may be required to perform some or the full range of the duties of the position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represents the NLCB in court and before tribunals. 
• Advises on legal issues relating to the administration, interpretation and enforcement of laws relative to the Ministry's/Department's operations. 
• Drafts complex legal documents including contracts, leases and agreements. 
• Provides legal opinions and briefs in respect of complex legal issues. 
• Prepares instructions for submission to state central legal agencies on legal matters involving the state. 
• Performs court cases preparation work such as interviewing witnesses, taking depositions and preparing pre-trials briefs and draft pleadings for filing. 
• Assists in planning, directing, coordinating and formulating legal policies and programmes of the NLCB. 
• Conducts research and analysis, and reports on legal matters pertinent to the NLCB's operation. 
• Conducts or participates in negotiations/consultations with external/internal parties. 
• Participates in or conducts the review of existing legislation, rules and regulations related to the NLCB and recommends/drafts appropriate amendments. 
• Represents the NLCB on committees and meetings and other fora. 
• Prepares Cabinet/Ministerial Notes, memoranda, letters and other documents on legal matters. 
• Performs other duties as required.