LEGAL OFFICER (X1) – Gambling Authority 872 views

Key Responsibilities

• Provide sound, well-reasoned, and timely legal opinions on matters affecting the Authority.
• Advise internal departments on the interpretation and application of relevant legislation and internal policies.
• Oversee litigation matters, including evaluating disputes, recommending the institution, defence or settlement of cases, and monitoring the progress and management of legal proceedings.
• Identify legal and regulatory risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Draft and review correspondence to ensure compliance with the Gambling Act, Gambling Regulations, licence conditions, and any other relevant legislation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents to safeguard the Authority’s interests.
• Administer all contracts and act as custodian of all legal documents, including maintaining and regularly updating the legal register.
• Carry out any other duties as directed by management, from time to time, in the interest of the Authority.

Requirements

• LLB or equivalent legal qualification
• At least 3 years’ relevant legal experience with exposure to:
• Legal drafting and advisory work
• Contracts and tender document review
• Regulatory compliance or statutory interpretation
• Strong research, analytical, and drafting skills
• High integrity and sound professional judgement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience in a regulatory or public sector environment
• Experience dealing with external entities on compliance or enforcement matters
• Exposure to debt recovery processes and working with external attorneys

How to Apply