Purpose and Scope of the JobThe Legal Advisor provides counsel in legal matters, responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Legal department, provision of legal advisory services and ensures effective management of any legal risks for the Hospital.Main Duties and Responsibilities/Performance Standards1Provides internal legal consultations/advice on legal matters related to the Hospital, to ensure that all activities are in line with the applicable laws of the country.2Formulates advice and reviews all contract agreements between the Hospital and external parties to ensure that the Hospital's interest is protected and ensure compliance with the laws.3Participates in the process of contract negotiations, monitors the implementation of the legal clauses of the contracts and responsible for the legal form and content of all documents prepared and approved.4Initiates legal procedures against other entities or people who may damage hospital's rights and benefits, follow up their implementation & submits reports to the Hospital Management.5Represents the hospital before all legal authorities - General Department of Criminal Identification - Forensic Medicine, in cases brought to court for or against the hospital, consults The General Investigation Department, the various Kuwaiti courts, Attorney General, in relation to the legal actions taken for the hospital or against it.6Assists the Human Resource Department in drafting, revising employment contracts to facilitate the recruitment / separation of employees and to ensure its conformity to Kuwait Labor Laws.7Assists in the preparation of legal reports and advices on a wide range of hospital related issues like investigations and penalties against employees. Submits analytical reports, findings and conclusions to prevent future incidents in the hospital.8Liaises and follows up with the external legal office on behalf of the hospital for cases brought up by and against the hospital.9Follows up the legal license procedures of the Hospital, services and expansion projects and ensures compliance with the country law.10Guides the employees on behalf of the Hospital for any legal issues and accompanies them for various hearing and appearing session in court and other legal offices.11Corresponds and obtains the resolution, circulars & documents related to the work of the Hospital from MOH, Ministry of Justice, Municipality, Governmental Properties, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Social Affairs & labor, Compensation Public Authority , Investment Public Authority, Industry & Commerce Chamber, Embassies etc.12Keeps a record of all the necessary legal documents of the hospital and ensures that the records are maintained as required by law and present it whenever required by authorized persons.13Keeps and controls the files of the Executive Management Personnel.14Takes assignments and gives reports to CEO as and when necessary.15Continual review of all the laws, regulations & resolutions issued by concerned official parties for the hospital, review and explain them to the hospital Management.16Ensures safety standards (occupational and patient safety) are complied.17Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Direct Reporting Authority.Qualifications, Competencies and SkillsEducationBachelor degree in Law, Updated knowledge of all the commercial, civil, medical and labor laws of Kuwait.ExperienceAtleast 8-10 years of experience as legal advisor in any companyLicensureNot ApplicableLanguageGood command of both English & ArabicComputer ProficiencyBasic knowledge of ComputerPerformance Competencies1Excellent communication skills, both written and oral2Excellent drafting skills3Confidence, sound judgment and self-reliance4Ability to work autonomously and on own initiative5Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure6Experience in interpreting legislation into practical application7Experience in training and communicating legal requirements and procedures8Diplomatic and robust personality;9Strong analytical skills and experience of analyzing complex issues.Principle Working Relationships and Remarks1Continual contact with Senior Management and staff in the Hospital.
