11._Specialist,_Legal_(Attorney).docx

Position:

Specialist, Legal (Attorney)

Position Objective

The Specialist, Legal (Attorney) under the guidance of the General Counsel, is responsible for the analysis of legal matters, drafting of legal documents, and advising MCA staff and the MCA board related to contracts/agreements/MOUs which may have legal implications for the MCA.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Render sound analysis on legal issues to support decision-making by MCA management and by the board;

· Draft contracts/agreements/MOUs ensuring that proper these are consistent with MCA standards for risk mitigation, legal documentations, and with country legal statutes;

· Advise MCA management on the preparation and interpretation of transactional documentation (e.g. related to procurement documents, project agreements and employment contracts);

· Build networks within the local legal community and local regulatory agencies, to keep current with legal developments in the country and anticipate how these may affect the work of the MCA;

· Oversee staff learning and development activities related to legal matters and ethics, to build an informed community and minimize the risks to the MCA;

· Develop standardized contract/agreement/MOU formats for use across the MCA, ensuring established practices are in place for the drafting of legal documents.

Requirements (Education, Experience, Technical Competencies)

· Completion of Advanced University Degree in Law (Juris Doctor); and must be qualified and certified in good standing to practice law in Mongolia.

· Specialized experience in the provision of legal advice with a particular emphasis on commercial contracting and labor law.

· Approximately five (5) or more years of relevant experience working at a law firm or as legal counsel, preferably with some experience serving as in-house counsel and some experience working in a law firm or as legal counsel in Mongolia.

· Demonstrated professionalism, good judgment, and flexibility to meet the needs of the position.

· Strong computer skills (e.g., MS Office, Internet).

· Written and verbal communication skills in English are beneficial but not necessary.

This Position Description is subject to revisions/updates as necessary to ensure alignment to the organization’s strategic direction and structure. Revisions to the description are subject to applicable Human Resources policies and procedures, and official versions of each Position Description are maintained by Human Resources.

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