Position Title: Lawyer

Location: Port Moresby

Overview

Responsible for providing legal advice, and administrative support services, including effective communication to the Group Legal Officer / Company Secretary, to the Group’s Managers and Executive Management team in an efficient manner but professionally acceptable standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support as directed by the Group Legal Officer/Company Secretary to various divisions within the Group.
• Review and assess contracts, court documents, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Maintain and monitor registers for residential and commercial leases, ensuring compliance with lease terms and conditions.
• Assist with maintaining registers for state and freehold leases and monitor associated obligations.
• Maintain and update land matter records and documentation.
• Monitor trademark registrations and ensure renewals are completed within required timeframes.
• Maintain registers of material contracts and externally briefed legal matters.
• Monitor legal expenses and ensure legal invoices are processed and paid on time.
• Assist in overseeing debt collection matters and provide recommendations on recovery options, including Credit Data Bureau registration or court action.
• Provide administrative and legal support to the Group Legal Officer/Company Secretary and undertake additional duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor of Law degree and admitted to practice in the National and Supreme Courts of Papua New Guinea.
• Minimum of 2-3 years' relevant legal experience.
• Sound knowledge of legal principles, contract law, commercial transactions, and corporate governance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good administrative, organizational, and record-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and support business objectives effectively.