Chaguaramas Development Authority
Chaguaramas
Job Description
The Manager, Legal Services and Lease Revenues provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Authoritys legal services and lease management functions. The incumbent is responsible for safeguarding the Authoritys legal and commercial interests, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and governance requirements, optimising lease administration and revenue generation, and mitigating legal, contractual and operational risks.<div>&nbsp;</div><div>The position serves as the principal legal advisor to Executive Management and provides legal and governance support to the Board and Board Committees. The role also oversees lease negotiations, litigation management, regulatory compliance, procurement-related legal matters and initiatives aimed at strengthening lease revenue performance. The position plays a critical role in protecting the Authoritys legal and commercial interests while supporting effective governance, lease revenue optimisation and organisational performance.</div>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<ol><li>Develop, implement and monitor legal strategies, policies and procedures to support effective governance and regulatory compliance</li><li>Direct and oversee the preparation, review and negotiation of leases, contracts, licences and other legal instruments</li><li>Lead lease renewal and contractual negotiations, monitor compliance with lease obligations and identify opportunities to optimise lease utilisation, strengthen compliance and improve lease revenue generation</li><li>Provide strategic legal advice and guidance to Executive Management, the Board and Board Committees on legal, governance and regulatory matters.</li><li>Manage legal and commercial risks associated with leases, contracts, procurement activities, litigation and statutory compliance.</li><li>Provide legal guidance and support to procurement, tendering and disposal processes in accordance with applicable legislation and governance requirements.</li><li>Coordinate and oversee litigation, claims and legal proceedings involving the Authority and manage relationships with external attorneys, regulators and government agencies.</li><li>Represent the Authority in Industrial Relations matters and proceedings before the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Court, High Court and Court of Appeal, as required.</li><li>Monitor emerging legal and regulatory developments and provide proactive recommendations to minimise organisational risk.</li><li>Establish performance measures, reporting systems and key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of legal services, lease administration and revenue optimisation initiatives.</li><li>Lead, coach and develop staff within the Legal Services and Lease Revenues Department to support operational excellence and professional growth.</li><li>Assist in the development and management of departmental budgets and ensure expenditure is controlled in accordance with approved policies and allocations.</li><li>Perform other related duties consistent with the level and scope of the position.</li></ol>
Key Competencies
<b>Knowledge</b><ul><li>Company Law, Land Law, Contract Law, Corporate and Commercial Law, Industrial Relations Law, Public Sector Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Procurement Legislation, Statutory Authority Operations, Environmental Law and Administrative Law.</li></ul><div><b>Skills</b></div><ul><li>Legal drafting and negotiation, litigation management, contract and lease administration, strategic planning and analysis, stakeholder management, report writing and presentation, leadership and team development</li></ul><div><b>Ability</b></div><ul><li>Interpret legislation, legal instruments and contractual provisions, provide sound legal advice and recommendations, exercise independent judgement and manage complex legal matters, lead multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities and build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.</li></ul>