Background: 

The purpose of this position is to advise and assist the Manager Legal Services on all legal matters relating to the University and also manage the day-to-day operations of the department and/or other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Key Duties:

• a)      Litigation & Case Management
• b)      Employment & Regulatory Compliance
• c)      Governance, Risk & Policy Support
• d)      Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity Building
• e)      Legal Advice & Representation
• f)       Provide Administrative support 

Person Specification: 

•       A recognized Law Degree (LLB)
•       Professional Diploma in Legal Practice (PDLP) or Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP).
•       A valid Legal Practicing License/ Certificate.
•       Minimum four (4) years of progressive work experience covering various aspects including employee relations, investigations, report writing and representing organizations in Court.
•    Demonstrated experience in effective alternative dispute and conflict resolution and grievance handling.

Salary: FJ$50,789.00 plus 10% superannuation

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Application Details

All applications are to include:
 
• A letter of application addressing each of the criterion listed under the Person Specification more specifically the Essential and Desirable criteria. This application letter will form the main basis for shortlisting. Failure to provide the application letter will result in your application not being considered. 

• A detailed CV with three referees full contact details (telephone numbers and email addresses). Candidate should state their relationship with each referee (e.g. line manager, former postgraduate supervisor). 

• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates that are of relevance to the qualification requirements of the advertised position.

All applications must be submitted online using the University’s online job applications system which can be accessed at this address: https://careers.fnu.ac.fj .

Applications sent via email or manually for all positions will not be accepted.

Should you have any queries on the advertised opportunity or face difficulty in submitting the application online, please email the following:

1. HR Partner (email ID stated in the advertisement): For any queries regarding the advertised position.
2. hrat@fnu.ac.fj : For any assistance with the online application or technical issues.


Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by Fiji National University, then your application has not been successful.

FNU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to applicants holding Fiji citizenship. International applicants may be considered.