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24/24 LEGAL OFFICER
161579
Legal
Suva, Central
July 26, 2024Apply
Organisation Summary

The Fijian Competition & Consumer Commission (FCCC) is an independent statutory body established under Section 7 of the FCCC Act 2010 that promotes effective competition and informed markets, encourages fair trading, protects consumers and businesses from restrictive practices, controls prices of regulated industries and other markets where competition is lessened or limited.

Purpose & Nature of Role

As the Legal Officer, you will be responsible for various crucial tasks, including analyzing legal files and providing high-quality legal advice to the FCCC Management and teams, ensuring compliance with the FCCC Act 2010. You will play a vital role in instilling and fostering a culture of legal compliance, advocating for Ethics & Compliance throughout FCCC, and building strong relationships with external legal advisors in the region. Reporting to the Manager Legal, you will be involved in timely litigation, providing legal opinions, drafting and vetting documents, preparing contracts, interpreting laws, conducting training to raise awareness and representing the organization in assigned cases. The role encompasses core activities essential for achieving our legal goals and objectives.

Key Results Areas (KRAs)

Performance will be measured through the following indicators:

1. All assigned litigation cases researched and represented within required timelines.

2. Legal opinions drafted to the identified quality standards and provided within specified timelines.

3. All research and reports are submitted within allocated deadlines and to the quality specified

4. Effective Contract Drafting and Vetting

5. Successful case outcomes

6. Accuracy and Completeness of Legal Documents

7. Collaboration and Communication

8. Handling Confidential Information

9. Continuous Professional Development

10. Provide exemplary legal advice of the highest calibre. This advice should be thorough, well-researched, and aligned with the highest professional standards to effectively support FCCC's mission and objectives.

Key Accountabilities

Provide high-quality legal services and support on a wide range of legal activities to FCCC
To Present sound, timely high-level legal and policy advice to FCCC
To contribute to project planning and implementation
To effectively conduct and manage routine litigation
Qualification

Successful applicant should possess a Bachelors of Law degree and a Professional Diploma Legal Practice.

Knowledge and Experience

Preferably, a minimum of one year of progressive experience in the legal field.
Possession of a law degree with a professional diploma in legal practice.
Exceptional drafting skills to prepare precise and accurate legal documents.
Preferred Qualifications (Advantageous but not mandatory):
Experience in prosecution litigation; and
Familiarity with FCCC Act 2010 and other pertinent laws.
Demonstrated ability to follow directions and maintain high standards of professionalism.
Knowledge of FCCC internal and external guidelines, decision-making processes, and policies.
Knowledge of investigation techniques and their practical application.
Ability to follow instructions and meet set deadlines.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Uphold & adhere to FCCC principles and values.
Ethics and Compliance and governance services. Excellent customer service skills for the purpose of interacting with internal and external stakeholders