Legal Officer-Commercial (Project)

The Legal Officer provides legal support to the legal team in effectively performing legal activities and functions relative to operational and commercial activities

Summary:    

The Legal Officer provides legal support to the legal team in effectively performing legal activities and functions relative to operational and commercial activities with a focus on procurement structures and commercial negotiations at the Corporation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Advises on procurement strategies under the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act.
• Drafts and review RFPs, concession agreements, PPP contracts, and MOUs.
• Leads negotiations with preferred bidders and financers.
• Advises on risk allocation, payment mechanisms, and security instruments.
• Supports contract close and financial close processes.
• Assists with preparation of monthly and/or other reports as required.
• Prepares status reports on existing and new contracts.
• Conducts research, analyzes and reports on laws and regulations which impact upon the operations of the Corporation including those arising from corporate structures and business models as required.
• Advises on a range of legal issues, interpretations and options relative to construction, procurement, project management, contract management, employee/employer relationship.

• Identifies and reports legal issues of concern, often in situations of high risk and assists with development of legal strategies and solutions.
• Liaises with Project Management, Finance and/ or any other internal teams to monitor and ensure performance (milestones /invoicing) in accordance with terms and conditions of contract.
• Takes action as necessary where there appears to be non-conformance to the terms and conditions of the contract.
• Performs any other duties related to the job function as may be required.