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Legal Counsel


Belmont or Morvant, North West Permanent Full Time Posted On 10.18.2024 Expire On 11.02.2024 Employer

Description


Job Title: Legal Counsel

Department: Legal

Location: Lady Young Road, Morvant, Trinidad and Tobago

Reports To: Vice President, Legal & Portfolio General Counsel (Massy Motors and Machines Portfolio)

Position Overview:
The Legal Counsel, reporting directly to the Vice President, Legal & Portfolio General Counsel, will play a vital role in providing legal advice and support to the Massy Motors 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. Issue and respond to Pre-Action correspondence and legal claims on behalf of the organization.
  • Risk Assessment: Identify legal risks and provide strategies for risk mitigation and management.
  • Policy Development: Support the development, implementation, and updating of corporate policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and adherence to 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 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 corporate 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.


Overview


Massy Motors
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Job ID:

116202

Title:

Legal Counsel

Location:

Belmont or Morvant, North West

Category:

Legal

Salary:

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Employment Type:

Permanent Full Time

Posted:

10.18.2024


Tags


Legal : General-Other: Legal


Job Requirements


Qualifications:
  • LL.B or equivalent law 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 corporate environment.

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