National Insurance Corporation – Senior Legal Counsel
Primary Responsibility
To provide expert and strategic legal services to the Corporation and its subsidiaries.
Summary of Principal Duties
- Provide legal advice to the Board and Management of the National Insurance Corporation and its subsidiaries on all aspects of the Group’s business
- Provide legal representation to the Corporation and its subsidiaries including the management of litigations and claims
- Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide range of legal/commercial agreements involving the Corporation and/or its subsidiaries
- Assist with debt collection and compliance matters
- Assist with legal drafting
- Liaising with the Corporation’s retained Firm of Solicitors
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with strong academic results
- Admission to the St. Lucia Bar
- Minimum of 7 years experience as a practicing Attorney
- Must possess a valid practicing certificate
Summary of Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of relevant laws applicable to the National Insurance Corporation
- Experience in the application of the Civil Procedure Rules 2000, Company, Contract, Employment and Conveyancing Law, Experience in Legislative Drafting would be an asset
- Ability to provide concise and commercially focused advice
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Effective organizational and time management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- The ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to function effectively in a team environment
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Procedure
Applications along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualifications and two referees, should be addressed to:
The Human Resource Manager Position of Senior Legal Counsel National Insurance Corporation Francis Compton Building Waterfront, Castries
Deadline for applications is Friday 29th December 2017
Please note that only suitable applications will be acknowledged.