Responsibilities
- Lead in the provision of full technical, administrative, and logistical support in the legal and policy affairs services in the timely conduct of the following:
1.1 Review/ update of pertinent Centre guidelines/ policies on legal and contract management concerns;
1.2 Draft, review, and finalize pertinent legal/ policy documents of the Centre as may be identified; and
1.3 Ensure proper filing and guardianship of the Centre's legal documents.
- Assist in the provision of full technical, administrative, and logistical support in the efficient and timely conduct of the following LQMO/ QIPU undertakings as may be identified:
2.1 Planning, review, monitoring, and quality management programs and activities of LQMO and the Centre;
2.2 Identifying, evaluating, and attaining certification for updated/ other quality standards, international citations/awards, and recognition as may be deemed suitable and fitting of an international organization like SEAMEO INNOTECH, including development of processes and tools to support certification for new or updated quality systems as may be identified; and
2.3 Implementation and operationalization of identified LQMO/ LPAU tasks and functions.
- Provide assistance to different units/ offices on issues and concerns that may require legal inputs and advice, as may be assigned.
- If needed, represent the Centre in proceedings in court, quasi-judicial bodies, in cases, negotiations, mediations, etc.
- Perform other related tasks that may be assigned by the LQMO Manager/ LPAU Senior Officer.
Education
Job Requirements
Completion of a Law Degree (LLB or Juris Doctor) from a duly recognized/accredited institution of learning.
1.2 With a valid license to practice law in the Philippines
1.3 preferably with a Masters Degree
Work Experience
At least 5 years of relevant work experience (with a Masters Degree or license to practice law) or atleast 7 years of relevant work experience (in the absence of a Masters Degree)
