Researcher (A), Legal Affair

1. Basic Function and Scope: .

Carries out a variety of legal research activities and follows up related duties. Includes arguing cases before court of first instance, participating in negotiation/drafting some substantial contracts, carrying out some investigations and preparing drafts of some kind of internal legal opinions and correspondence to Government officials to get the Corporation’s contracts approved .

2. Tasks and Duties: .
a. Argues some cases before court of first instance in accordance with supervisor’s guidance, argues some cases before court of traffic and court of small claims and represents the Corporation before the Labor dispute Committee as directed by supervisor .
b. Participates in drafting, reviewing and/or amending some contracts based on the requirements of the department concerned in a legally accepted manner .
c. Participates in investigation committee with respect to violations of the Corporation’s regulations. Includes studying personnel grievances, investigating employee’s violation of KAC rules and regulations, recommending corrective/disciplinary action and reporting findings to supervisor for review and approval .
d. Prepares and drafts internal legal opinions relating to other departments’ legal queries and interpretations of official decisions and regulations .
e. Liaises with competent authorities in all matters related to KAC operations. Includes presenting required information/documents and following up decisions taken against the Corporation or concerned employees .
f. Drafts correspondence to Government authorities in all matters relating to KAC respect and forwards the same to supervisor for review and further processing .
g. Carries out other similar or related duties such as following up on the execution of court judgements in favor of the Corporation, seeking advice and clarifications from concerned Government authorities regarding the Government resolutions concerning the Corporation’s activities, preparing periodic progress report on work accomplishments, answering queries, etc .

3. Work Contacts: .
Frequent contacts with other KAC employees up to next higher level to collect information and answer queries. Regular contacts with Government Officials to follow up on approving Corporation’s contracts and seek advice .

4. Independence of Operation: .
Works according to established procedures and professional standards. Supervisor is kept advised on work progress and spot-checks completed work .

5. Supervisory Responsibility: .
None .

6. Physical Effort: .
Minimal .

7. Work Conditions: .
Normally air-conditioned environment.

a. Degree in Law from a recognized University .
b. 4 years’ experience in legal research and activities .
c. Good knowledge of English and Arabic.