Job DescriptionApplications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position within the Corporate Legal Services Division at the National Land Agency.LEGAL OFFICER 3National Road Operating And Constructing Company (NROCC) Project (March 1, 2024 – October 2, 2025)Job PurposeUnder the general direction of the Senior Director, Corporate Legal Services, the incumbent provides legal services for the Projects undertaken by NROCC.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare Notices under the Land Acquisition Act and ensure that all processes under the Act are complied with.Prepare and Vet, Agreements for Sale, Instruments of Transfers and all other documents for the acquisition of land under the project.Attend hearings under the Land Acquisition Act and provide advice to the Commissioner of Lands in respect of the hearings.Attend meetings with purchasers and provide legal advice to NROCC in respect of the acquisition of lands under the projectPrepares applications for the Administration of estates whereOther ResponsibilitiesConduct Legal research.Give general legal advice to members of the public.Provide legal assistance and vets the work of paralegal officers.Provide legal opinions to the Commissioner of Lands,



Senior Director and officers of NROCC on legal issues related to the acquisition of land for the projectParticipate in team efforts to achieve departmental and Agency goals.Keep abreast of legal trends and issues pertinent to Land administration and other related disciplines.Performs other related duties that may from time to time be assignedRequired Skills/ CompetenciesPreparation of documents are done within legal and Agency guidelines and regulations.Opinions are feasible and legally sound.Accuracy and attention to details is consistently demonstrated.Positive business relations exist with employees and clients.Confidentiality and tact are displayed in the conduct of dutiesStipulated deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.Hand/finger coordination for use of the computerSedentary work, sitting most of the timeVisual fatigue from reading technical and voluminous documentsGood Interpersonal SkillsSound knowledge of Conveyancing and laws and statutes relating to land administration.Sound judgment, decision making and problem solving skills.Excellent oral and written communication skillsWork EnvironmentTypical office environmentFrequent exposure to dust from working with old files.Minimum Required Qualifications And ExperienceLLB degree and Certificate in Legal EducationThree (3) years experience dealing with conveyancing and registration.Certificate in Supervisory Management.Remuneration$ 5,597,715.00 p.A.Career chance - Legal Officer 3 NROCC 2.Pdf#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Legal Officer 3 Nrocc Project
🏢 National Land Agency
📍 Legal