VACANCY NOTICE – LEGAL OFFICER

VACANCY NOTICE

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the role of LEGAL OFFICER at the Millennium Heights Medical Complex (MHMC).

MAIN OBJECTIVE:

The Legal Officer shall be responsible for managing and advising on all matter of a legal nature including but not limited to drafting, review and vetting of all contracts. The Legal Officer will be responsible for handling all internal and external legal concerns which includes but is not limited to ensuring MHMC complies with statutory and corporate governance practices and guidelines relating to the health sector.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide legal counsel to MHMC which will include but not limited to:

• Management of litigations and claims

• Serving as the compliance officer; provide support and guidance on medical indemnity

• Provision of support and/or advice to all departments on claims, employment disputes/issues and human resource benefits with a focus on risk management

• Liaise with Indemnity companies and their legal teams

• Review every issue of the Saint Lucia Gazette and bring any matter which may have an impact on the company’s operations to the attention of the relevant Division or Department Head in a timely manner

• Vet relevant legal agreements and contracts and liaise with opposing counsel where appropriate

• Maintain a record of all land titles and legal agreements of interest to the company

• Provision of assistance in negotiating agreements that comply with the Company's policies

• Provision of advice on the legal aspects of the Company's financing, including assessing and advising on current and future business structures and legal entities

• Review and drafting of contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensurng that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements

• Analyse and review legal agreements, legislation and documents for the Board

• Undertake any other relevant duties as may be required by the CEO/MHMC Board of Directors

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Law Degree

• Legal Education Certificate

• Valid legal practicing certificate issued from the High Court of Justice, Saint Lucia

• A minimum 5 years’ experience as an attorney-at-law

• Drafting and editing legal submissions

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team as well as with mixed audiences of highly qualified legal and policy experts

• Strong knowledge of corporate and criminal law; commitment and enthusiasm in the delivery of the organization's objectives

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion;

• Knowledge of Commercial law, laws relating to MHMC, as well as laws specific to public-private statutory bodies

• Excellent research skills; and

• High attention to detail

SALARY

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Interested persons are invited to submit their Curriculum Vitae, plus the names of two (2) recent references via email to careers@mhmc.lc

All applications should be addressed:

Senior Manager – Human Resources

Millennium Heights Medical Complex

Millennium Highway

Castries, St. Lucia

Deadline for applications: June 13, 2023 at 12 noon.

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.