HDC Career Opportunities April 2021

Attorney-at-Law

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:                  Attorney-at-Law

DIVISION:                    Legal

JOB PURPOSE:

The incumbent is required protect the interests of the Corporation, reduce risk exposure and support the achievement targets set for the Corporation through the provision of legal advice.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the Divisional Manager, Legal.
• Works closely with Attorneys, Executive Management and other relevant stakeholders.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advises on legal issues relating to the administration, interpretation and adherence of laws, statutory requirements and obligations relative to the Corporation’s operations.
• Drafts and Reviews commercial contracts to ensure correct commercial engagement of suppliers.
• Maintains database to capture laws and regulations to efficiently provide clarification and guidance on the Corporation’s non-construction business operations.
• Adjudicates matters at a pre-litigation/ dispute resolution stage and negotiates amicable settlement.
• Administers training to sensitise staff about the laws and regulations relevant to the Corporation’s operations to ensure compliance.
• Conducts research on various aspects of the law.
• Represents the Corporation and various operational committee meetings, court and meetings with stakeholders.
• Advises and guides department Managers in execution of their duties.
• Forms part of the Tender Evaluations Team and negotiating team with external stakeholders on behalf of the Corporation for contracts.
• Assists with the preparation of reports.
• Assists with monitoring and evaluating performance of subordinate staff through the enforcement of the Corporation’s Performance Management System, including conducting performance appraisals.
• Co-ordinates and reviewing the work activities of subordinate employees.
• Performs any other related duties and responsibilities consistent with the job title/position. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Law Degree.
• Legal Education Certificate (LEC).
• Admitted to practice Law in Trinidad and Tobago.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as an Attorney-at-Law with litigation and dispute resolution experience and at least two (2) years’ supervisory experience.
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution experience.
• Contract formation, preparation, review and drafting experience.
• Experience and working knowledge of the FIDIC Suite of Contracts will be an asset.
• Training in negotiation and mediation will be an asset.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Comprehensive knowledge of landlord/tenant and real property law.
• Working knowledge civil procedures and practices.
• Working knowledge of legislation, procedures and practices relevant to the operations of the Corporation.
• Strong drafting skills (detail-oriented, proofreading and grammatical accuracy).
• Ability to apply technical aspects of the Law to practical business scenarios.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and information gathering skills.
• Organised, self-motivated, results-oriented, persistent and committed, able to cope well in stress related environments.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written and interpersonal).
• Professional with autonomy, proactivity, empathy and high service orientation.
• Competence in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project).
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Senior Attorney-at-Law – Conveyancing

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:                  Senior Attorney-at-Law –  Conveyancing

DIVISION:                    Legal

JOB PURPOSE:

The incumbent is required to manage the activities of the Conveyancing Unit of the Legal Division to stimulate the continued efficiency and effectiveness of the Corporation.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the Divisional Manager, Legal.
• Works closely with Attorneys, Executive Management and other relevant stakeholders.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drafts, reviews and certifies conveyances, leases, mortgages, deeds of release, contracts and other legal documents.
• Manages operational activities of the Conveyancing Unit.
• Manages, coordinates and oversees the conveyancing team of the Corporation.
• Conducts research and provides legal advice and opinions on property law matters.
• Reads cadastral maps, surveys and plans.
• Represents the Corporation and various operational committee meetings, court and meetings with stakeholders.

• Reviews correspondence, identifies risks and develops and implements measures to mitigate against negative impacts to the Corporation.

• Forms part of the Tender Evaluations Team and negotiating team with external stakeholders on behalf of the Corporation for contracts.
• Prepares monthly conveyancing report and assists with the preparation of Division reports, annual budgets and strategic business plans.
• Advises and guides Department Managers in execution of their duties.
• Administers training to sensitise staff about the laws and regulations relevant to the Corporation’s operations to ensure compliance.
• Monitors and evaluates performance of subordinate staff through the enforcement of the Corporation’s Performance Management System, including conducting performance appraisals.
• Provides coaching and mentoring to employees.
• Performs any other related duties and responsibilities consistent with the job title/position.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Law Degree.
• Legal Education Certificate (LEC).
• Admitted to practice Law in Trinidad and Tobago.
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience as an Attorney-at-Law with conveyancing experience and at least four (4) years’ supervisory experience.
• Strong and varied experience in conveyancing.
• Contract formation, preparation, review and drafting experience.
• Experience in litigation will be an asset.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Comprehensive knowledge of landlord/tenant laws and real property law.
• Working knowledge civil procedures and practices.
• Working knowledge of legislation, procedures and practices relevant to the operations of the Corporation.
• Detail-oriented, including proofreading and grammatical accuracy.
• Business Administration – knowledge of how to manage all or part of an organisation by developing strategies, planning, allocating resources (human, financial, material, intellectual), controlling procedures and evaluating outcome.
• Organised, self-motivated, results-oriented, persistent and committed, able to cope well in stress related environments.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written and interpersonal).
• Professional with autonomy, proactivity, empathy and high service orientation.
• Good analytical, problem solving and information gathering skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Competence in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project).