The Attorney VI serves as the chief legal officer or legal expert in a bureau or office, providing authoritative legal advice, policy interpretation, and leadership in legal matters. The role involves managing complex legal issues, reviewing contracts and legislation, representing the agency in high-level legal proceedings, and supervising legal staff or lower-ranked attorneys. Duties And Responsibilities Legal Advice and Opinions: Provide legal opinions and interpretations on laws, rules, and regulations affecting the agency. Advise top management on legal implications of policies and decisions. Drafting and Review:
Review and draft legal documents such as contracts, memoranda of agreement, administrative issuances, and proposed legislation. Ensure legal soundness and compliance of agency policies and actions. Litigation and Representation: Represent the agency in high-level administrative, civil, or criminal cases. Coordinate with the Office of the Solicitor General and other legal bodies when necessary. Investigation and Resolution: Lead or supervise the conduct of legal investigations and fact-finding inquiries. Participate in resolving complaints and disputes involving the agency. Supervision and Mentoring: Supervise, mentor, and review the work of lower-level attorneys and legal staff.
Ensure the efficient operation of the legal division or legal team. Policy Development: Assist in the development of agency policies and regulations. Provide legal insights in strategic planning and policy formulation.
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