CORE
COMPETENCIES
PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
CORE VALUES
GOJ
Competency
Model
Knowledge of the Law

Knowledge and understanding of local and international laws, rules and regulations relevant to the organisation.

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3 Technical Competence
law
Knowledge of the Law
law
Advocacy
law
Legal Research, Drafting, Writing and Analysis
Professional Bands
Level 1 Essential
  • Advises on the legal implications of proposed clauses in contracts being negotiated.
  • Interprets and advises on laws, international conventions and agreements relevant to the organisation.
  • Reviews and recommends amendments to required acts and regulations.
  • Interprets and advises on the legal implications of any relevant established rules and regulations that the organisation needs to implement.
  • Analyses and evaluates the legal implications of the local and international laws, rules and regulations on the organisation’s operations.
  • Attends meetings of the Legislation Committee, sitting of the House of Representatives and the Senate, at which legislative instruments relevant to the organisation are being considered.
  • Drafts several options for policies and laws; as well as determines their usefulness and expected outcomes.
  • Identifies and follows up on the necessary amendments concerning the organisation’s commitments towards the local and international rules and regulations in a timely manner.
  • Leads and directs the process of setting policies in line with relevant local laws, rules, regulations and international laws.
  • Advises on the implementation of relevant local laws, rules, regulations and international laws.
  • Provides legal advisory services to the organisation.
  • Makes recommendations for legislative reform.
  • Oversees the development and amendment of legislation and attendant policies and guidelines according to the laws, rules and regulations.
  • Develops, implements and maintains policies and procedures to guide the operations of the legal arm of the organisation.
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