TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)
Post: Senior Legal Officer
Vacancies: 01
Post Type: Full time
Department: Corporate and Legal Affairs
Reporting to: Legal Counsel
Key Tasks, Responsibilities and Deliverables:
- Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environment and taking timely and appropriate action and advising the management on relevant changes.
- Draft and review reports and other legal documents including but not limited to agreements and legal opinions.
- Proceeding action against those who default the agreements and preparation of documents required for court cases.
- Providing legal opinions/advice to the management and other departments.
- Preparing documents for litigation and other purposes of unit.
- Formulate policies and procedures as instructed by the supervisor and review work methods and procedures as instructed by the supervisor.
- Representing Corporation in legal proceedings.
- Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Minimum MQA level 7/8 qualification in Law or,
- Minimum MQA level 5/6 qualification in Law with Minimum 5-year hands on experience in relevant field.
- Must have a license to practice in superior level courts.
Other Competencies required:
- Capable of examining legal data to determine advisability of defending and claiming lawsuit.
- Ability to organize and coordinate the paralegal activities of a specific work area.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in both Dhivehi and English.
- Should be familiar with Microsoft office package and any other software relevant.
- Good interpersonal skills and proven ability to work in a highly team-oriented environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Time management skills and able to prioritize the tasks.
- In-depth knowledge of local business environment.
- Experience in the banking or financial services industry.
Remuneration Package:
- Gross pay between MVR 19,000 – MVR 20,000 depending on the Qualification and Experience.
Working Hours:
- The selected applicant will be required to work from 0800 to 1600 on weekdays.
Documents required with the job application:
- Complete and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Copy of National Identity Card.
- Copies of academic certificates with transcripts.
- All international certificates must be accredited from MQA
- Reference letters from current/ previous employers certifying type of employment, job roles and service period.
- Recommendation letters from previous supervisors or employers (optional).
How to Apply:
Important notes to applicants:
- Incomplete applications will be rejected without further notice.
- Applications should be submitted only via the given link, applications received via email will be rejected.
- Only short-listed candidates will be notified for interview.