Carpenters Fiji Pte Limited - Legal Officer - Suva

Job Description & Skills/Qualifications Required

KEY DUTIES:

  • Advise clients on legal issues, rights, and obligations across areas such as property, commercial, criminal or employment law. 
  • Draft and review contracts, agreements, legal opinions, and other formal documents. 
  • Manage case files and maintain accurate documentation of all legal activities. 
  • Research and analyse legal precedents, case law and statutes. 
  • Liaise with barristers, courts, government bodies and other legal officers as necessary. 
  • Keep clients informed on the progress of their matters and advise on next steps. 
  • Stay updated with changes in laws and legal procedures relevant to practice areas. 
  • Ensure compliance with professional codes of conduct and the company's internal policies. 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Relevant tertiary qualification. 
  • 1-3 years of experience in similar field. 
  • Strong analytical, drafting and negotiation skills. 
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities. 
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and discretion. 
  • Must demonstrate ability to attend court independently for case-related matters. 

How To Apply:

Written applications with a cover letter addressing the position requirements and detailed resume covering qualifications and experiences are to be forwarded to the undermentioned no later than 27th December 2025

Manager Human Resources
Carpenters Fiji Pte Limited
PO Box 299
Suva

Applications can also be forwarded to m.narayan.ho@carpenters.com.fj 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. 

Job Functions

Law Clerks & Paralegals, Lawyers, Solicitors & Barristers, Legal Secretaries

Industry

Legal

Job open to:

Fiji Residents Only