Legal Advisor

OVERVIEW

This individual is responsible for providing accurate and timely legal advice to the Director and Management on a variety of legal topics including but not limited to labour and employment, immigration, finance, service contracts and general operations. Responsibilities include researching and evaluating different risk factors and offering proactive advice on possible legal issues. The Legal Advisor will maintain current knowledge of laws and provide clarification on legal language and advise the Director and Management.

The Legal Advisor will regularly monitor and ensure the Company’s compliance with local and international laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA Law, BCom Law and/or LLB degree
• Strong organizational skills that reflect an ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks in an energetic environment with multiple priorities.
• Exemplary writing and editing skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills in both written and spoken English.
• Ability to build strong working relations with external stakeholders at all levels.
• Discretion in handling confidential matters.
• Excellent judgment and ability to anticipate legal issues or risks.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Overall broad legal knowledge and understanding of legal issues affecting educational institutions including safety laws, immigration laws, and labour and employment laws.
• Collaborate with Management to monitor and ensure compliance
• Experience as a legal advisor, and able to attend to routine administrative labour law related tasks.
• High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and responsibility

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise on a variety of legal issues and legal risks.
• Explain legal language.
• Draft, review, edit, interpret, and advise on contracts and other legal documents.
• Oversee all contractual obligations pertaining to the Company.
• Research and report on unique legal issues impacting the Company.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the Company.
• Provide legal input into financial planning and reporting process.
• Provide advice on labour law related employee issues.
• Assist in preparation of disciplinary hearing documents.
• Conduct investigations and prepare witnesses in advance of a disciplinary hearing.
• Work collaboratively with Management to ensure compliance.
• Serve as liaison between the Company and external attorneys.
• Communicate and serve as a liaison for external parties including external counsel, public authorities, and union representatives.
• Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forces.
• Maintain professional and timely communications.
• Document and maintain legal files and issues.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by Management