Description

Job Title:  Legal Counsel
 
Department:    Legal
 
Location:  Trinidad  and Tobago
 
Reports  To: Vice President,  Legal & Portfolio   General  Counsel
 
 
Position   Overview:  
The Legal Counsel,  reporting   directly  to the  Vice President,  Legal & Portfolio General Counsel,  will  playa   vital  role  in  providing   legal advice  and support to the Company and  Machines Portfolio,  a group  of companies  operating  across various  jurisdictions   within   the  automotive   sector.  This position   is based in Trinidad  and Tobago, and offers  an exciting  opportunity    to work  in a dynamic  and fast- paced environment.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
Legal Advisory:   
Provide legal advice and guidance  to the company's  management,   executives,  and various business  units  on  a wide   range  of  legal  issues, with   a focus  on automotive    industry-specific    matters including  matters  involving  issues of commercial   law, contract  law, consumer  law, and intellectual   property law.
 
Contract   Management:     
Draft,  review,  negotiate,   and manage  a variety  of  contracts,   including   but  not limited  to supplier  agreements,  distribution    agreements,  licensing agreements,  and strategic  partnerships.
 
Compliance:   Monitor   and ensure  compliance  with  all applicable  laws and regulations.
 
Litigation Management:   
Assist  in  managing   and  overseeing   litigation   matters   involving   the company, including  working   closely with  external  legal counsel  when  necessary.
 
Risk Assessment:   
Identify  legal risks and provide  strategies  for risk mitigation   and management.
 
Policy  Development:     
Collaborate   with   the  legal  team  to  develop,   implement,    and  update  corporate policies  and procedures  to ensure  legal compliance   and best practices.
 
Training  and Education:   
Provide  legal training  and workshops  to employees   to  enhance  legal awareness and compliance   throughout   the  organization.
 
Qualifications:
 

• LL.B or equivalent   law  degree degree from  an accredited  law school.
• Admission  to the  Bar in Trinidad  and Tobago.
• 2 -  5 years of experience  practicing  law, preferably  with  experience working  in-house  in a business environment.

 
Job Competencies:
 
•     Excellent  negotiation,   communication,    and interpersonal   skills.
•     Ability  to work  effectively   in a fast-paced,  collaborative   team  environment.
•     Sound judgment,   analytical  thinking,   and problem-solving    skills.
•     Business acumen.
•     Integrity   and independence.