The objective of the Unit is to provide legal advice and also ensure speedy resolution of legal issues within the sector. The Unit liaises with the Attorney General’s Department (Attorney General by law is the legal adviser to government) on legal issues of the sector. Functions: Give legal advice to the Ministry and its Agencies Draft and/or review agreements for the consideration of the Attorney General’s Department (AGD) Liaise with Parliamentary Select Committee on laws sponsored by MOTI Facilitate the drafting of Legislative Instruments (LI) by the Attorney General’s Department (AGD) Provide legal direction on industrial, commercial and loan negotiations for the sector Liaise with the AG’s Department to advise the sector on settlement of claims and out of court settlements Draft pleadings for civil litigation in cases involving the Ministry and its Agencies for the attention of the Attorney General’s Department. Provide legal counsel on matters affecting staff in their line of duty. Draft and/or review contracts, MOUs and other agreements
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness & Industry is the lead policy advisor to government on trade, industrial and private sector development with responsibility for the formulation and implementation of policies for the promotion, growth and development of domestic and international trade and industry.
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