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Salary and Benefits

MVR 18,000+

Job Description

Post:  Legal Officer

Vacancies: 01

Job Location: Business Center Corporation Head Office

Gazette Announcement: https://gazette.gov.mv/iulaan/175522

 

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Legal Officer will be assisting the work of the Legal Affairs Division under the supervision of the Counsel General.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in providing timely, accurate, comprehensive written and verbal legal advise to the Management.
• Assist in providing legal support and advice to the management on administrative issues and in the development and implementation of BCC policies
• Formulate legal opinions on application of law and other issues requested by the management
• Formulate legal opinions on issues requested by the internal departments of the BCC, in accordance to the applicable standards of procedure;
• Review, draft and vet contracts, MOUs and other legal documents signed by the BCC
• Review and draft laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, codes, rules and other documentations as maybe required by BCC,
• Analyze court decisions, legislations and other legal article and documents and keep updated with developments in law that effect BCC.
• Represent BCC in litigation and other legal proceedings
• Translate legal and other documents
• Conduct legal research, analysis, and write legal memoranda and legal research papers as may be required
• Provide attestation services and other legal services to BCC as may be required by BCC
• Represent BCC in negotiations, legal disputes, and court cases by or against BCC, as maybe assigned
• Execute all other legal and administrative tasks assigned by the Supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

• LLB

• Proficient use of Language (Dhivehi and English)

 

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent computer skills including processing of work documents, excel sheets and databases
• Ability to think analytically and critically, and accurately interpret and draft complex documents and policies.
• Superior attention to detail in order to identify legal risks and mitigate them
• work confidently, proactively and independently, whilst having strong time management and organizational skills to be able to meet deadlines
• Capable of handling work pressure, possess a collaborative personality, and be a team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills along with communication skills including verbal and written, with strong emphasis on report writing and presentation capabilities.
• Strong moral code and sense of ethics
• Previous experience in a legal role in a law firm, practice or in house legal department will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with trade, economic development, and business related laws will be an added advantage.

REPORTING:

The successful candidate will report to the Counsel General.

 

CONTRACT DURATION:

This is a full-time job, from the date of contract signing with 3 months’ probation.

REMUNERATION:

This position will be paid a fixed remuneration of MVR 18,000.00 per month.

 

WORKING HOURS:

8:00am - 4:00pm weekdays with 1-hour lunch break. The successful candidate shall be available to work in the BCC premises during official working hours.

 

Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum Experience

Not Specified

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree

Documents to Submit

Documents

• 1. Job Application Form
• 2. Curriculum Vitae
• 3. ID Card Copy / Passport Copy
• 4. Accredited and attested copies of certificates
• 5. Previous employment reference letters
• 6. Police Certificate

Other Information

Occupations

• Legal Officer

Employment Type

• Full-Time