Position Title: Collective Bargaining / Industrial Relations Specialist/ Advisor
Jurisdiction: Grenada
Duration: 6 months (Retainer Contract, with the option to renew)
Location: Hybrid (Onsite & Remote)

1. Background & Purpose
An entity in Grenada is seeking the services of an experienced Industrial Relations and Collective Bargaining Specialist on a retainer basis. The Specialist/Advisor will provide strategic, legal, and technical guidance in the negotiation and implementation of collective agreements, help manage relationships with trade unions, and strengthen institutional capacity in industrial relations.

This engagement aims to support the entity in maintaining industrial harmony, navigating legal and fiscal constraints, and fostering mutually beneficial labour relations through informed negotiation and dispute resolution practices.

2. Objectives
● Provide high-level advisory and negotiation services to support collective bargaining processes.
● Ensure all agreements and practices are compliant with Grenadian labour laws and international standards.
● Guide the statutory body in managing labour relations within financial and policy constraints.
● Build institutional knowledge and capacity in labour law, negotiation strategy, and grievance management.

3. Scope of Work / Key Duties & Responsibilities
While on retainer, the Specialist/Advisor may be called upon to undertake the following:

1. Negotiation Strategy Development:
○ Design a clear negotiation roadmap based on legal review, precedent, union demands, and financial/fiscal limitations.
○ Conduct benchmarking and costing of proposals; assess potential economic and operational impacts.

2. Lead or Support Negotiations:
○ Represent or advise the entity in collective bargaining processes, covering wages, benefits, classifications, leave, performance management, grievance procedures, and related terms.
○ Facilitate discussions, bridge interests between parties, and help achieve consensus.

3. Drafting and Legal Review:
○ Prepare, review, and refine collective agreement documents and related correspondence.
○ Ensure legal compliance, enforceability, and clarity of terms.

4. Dispute Resolution and Representation:
○ Support or lead in managing grievances, disputes, and appeals.
○ Participate in mediations or conciliations as needed, working with external legal counsel, mediators, or arbitrators.

5. Legal and Policy Advisory:
○ Provide interpretation of labour laws, advise on compliance and regulatory matters, and ensure adherence to obligations under relevant legislation and agreements.

6. Capacity Building:
○ Deliver tailored training or briefings to the Board of Directors and its subcommittees on labour law, negotiation techniques, and dispute management.

7. Implementation Oversight:
○ Monitor and guide the application of collective agreements to ensure alignment with legal terms and internal policies.
○ Recommend compliance mechanisms or adjustments if needed.

8. Reporting and Governance Support:
○ Submit written reports, briefings, and strategy updates to the Board of Directors and its respective subcommittees, highlighting status, emerging issues, and recommendations.

9. Qualifications & Experience
The ideal candidate will possess:

● 7–10 years of progressive experience in industrial relations, collective bargaining, and labour law, preferably in the Caribbean.
● In-depth knowledge of Grenadian labour legislation and international labour standards.
● Proven ability to represent employers in negotiations and dispute resolution processes.
● Strong legal drafting and review skills related to collective agreements.
● Good analytical skills, including the ability to cost out proposals and assess financial/fiscal implications.
● Strong communication and facilitation skills; able to bridge interests between management and unions.
● Strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and diplomacy, with the ability to navigate complex multi-stakeholder environments.
● Experience delivering training or briefings to boards or high-level governance structures.
● High degree of discretion, independence, and professionalism.

Relevant academic qualifications may include (but are not limited to):
● Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD).
● Master’s in Industrial Relations or Labour Studies.
● Master’s in Public Administration (with HR/negotiation focus)
● MA/BA in Human Resource Management or Conflict Resolution

10. Deliverables / Performance Indicators
Deliverables under this retainer may include:

● A written negotiation strategy, with legal, financial, and operational analysis.
● Draft and/or finalized collective agreement(s) or related documentation.
● Status and briefing reports to the Board of Directors and subcommittees.
● An implementation and compliance plan for executed agreements.
● At least one training or sensitization session for the Board on negotiation and labour relations.
● Support in effective dispute resolution and grievance handling.

11. Reporting & Working Relationships
● Reports to: The Board of Directors and its subcommittees as applicable.
● Works closely with:
○ Ministry of Labour and other relevant governmental bodies
○ External legal counsel, mediators, and arbitrators
○ Legal / Compliance unit and Finance department (for costing and analysis)
○ Union representatives and worker bodies

12. Contract Terms & Conditions

● Type of Contract: Retainer-based, with services provided as needed at the request of the statutory body.
● Duration: Six (6) months from date of commencement, with the option to renew.
● Work Mode: Hybrid – remote, with availability for in-person engagements when required.
● Work Hours: As needed, with flexibility to meet negotiation timelines, respond to urgent matters, and support key events.
● Confidentiality: The Specialist is required to maintain confidentiality regarding all negotiations, internal analyses, and related documents.

13. Proposal Submission Requirements

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following:
● Cover Letter detailing relevant experience, proposed availability, and motivation.
● Curriculum Vitae (CV)
● Methodology and Approach (1–3 pages) outlining how you would fulfill the scope of work, manage stakeholder relations, and ensure strategic compliance.
● Sample(s) of Relevant Past Work (e.g., redacted negotiation strategy, agreement, or legal analysis).
● Professional References (At least two, with contact details).
● Fee Proposal (Retainer fee and/or hourly rate, including assumptions and terms).

14. Evaluation Criteria for Selection

Proposals will be evaluated based on:
● Relevant experience (40%)
● Methodology and approach (5%)
● Qualifications (40%)
● Cost/Value for money (5%)

15. We reserve the right to invite shortlisted candidates for an interview or clarification meeting. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The selected practitioner will be required to maintain strict confidentiality and professional independence.

Deadline for submission: November 7th, 2025

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough review and drafting of domestic and international contracts
• Analyze and mitigate potential risks in contractual documents
• Analyze international and regional policy impacting on the company and its portfolio services.
• Provide strategic counsel on contract negotiations
• Support complex corporate and transactional legal matters
• Communicate clear updates and recommendations on complex urgent projects
• Assist with operational issues and with provision and coordination of outside legal services
• Lead internal investigations and/or regulatory responses
• Facilitate open dialogue with multiple internal and external stakeholders, understanding their motivations and goals, as well as their potential impact on project or initiative
• Assist in ensuring compliance with reporting requirements by establishing standards, processes, assessments, and tracking tools to evaluate compliance with regulations, policies, procedures, and internal control process
• Develop and deliver training and technical assistance in line with organizational needs
• Undertake special projects and assignments, perform other duties as requested as well as work closely with business partners on given projects
  
  Who we are looking for:
  
• Bachelor’s degree in law and master’s degree in law or business (required)
• Licensed to practice law in civil and/or common law jurisdictions
• Minimum of 5 years of experience; both in-house and major law firm experience preferred
• Previous managerial and leadership experience preferred
• Excellent legal writing abilities
• Skilled at analyzing and synthesizing the perspectives of various stakeholders
• Must be able to think critically
• Must be flexible, able to multitask, and detail-oriented
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability and courage to maintain an appropriate perspective regardless of the ambiguity, delicacy or pressure of a situation with unwavering integrity
• Robust interpersonal, networking, public speaking, and writing skills, with the confidence and credibility to act quickly, communicate effectively with diplomacy and civility, and command respect of both internal and external audiences
• High energy, drive and unquestioned integrity
  

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience

Glover Project Consultants Limited is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for Employment without regard to race, color or religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or any basis protected by applicable law.

Interested professionals who meet or exceed the requirements are invited to submit their application by email only to ttslci@gmail.com by Monday 9 June, 2025.

Shortlisted applicants will be further contacted

Scope of work:
Main duties:

• Develop regulatory proposal on electric vehicle import specification, licensing and periodic technical inspection requirements;
• Develop regulatory proposal on technical approval and installation, incl. standards and technical specifications, of public and private charging stations;
• Develop proposal for regulating fuel quality through a just transition
• Provide technical assistance to support government approval process, including stakeholder consultations on regulatory reforms;
• Develop proposal for updating legislation on electric vehicle incentives;
• Provide Technical assistance to support the approval process of the proposal for updating legislation on electric vehicle incentives;
• Develop proposal to update the National Solid Waste Management Strategy for regulating electric vehicle end-of-life and EV battery reuse ;
• Provide Technical assistance to support government approval process of policy and regulations for ELV management;
• Provide necessary legal information as and when required for project management decisions; and
• Provide any other legal information necessary to execute the legal framework.

Deliverables under his/her direct responsibility
Deliverables for which he/she will provide support:

Final strategy submitted for adoption by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development,
1.2.7 – Transport and Implementation

Technical assistance to support government adoption processes, including as needed
1.2.8 – stakeholder consultation and meetings

Data sharing agreements for furnishing the system finalized between key data
1.3.3 – suppliers and the Ministry of Infrastructure Development,
1.3.3 – Transport and Implementation

Protocols for post-project management of the system and data collection and analysis
submitted for
1.3.5 – adoption by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, Transport and Implementation.

Memorandum of understanding with the Grenada National Training Agency for
executing the
1.4.2 – capacity-building mechanism elaborated in 1.4.1

Service contract for GRENLEC installation, operation (including favourable tariff for
2.2.2 – electricity charging rates), maintenance and data sharing related to the solar PV plant and the charging stations

Report on regional and international good practices developed with the support of the Global Program and its regional investment hub, with a focus on SIDS, for regulating the importation of conventional and
3.1.1 – electric vehicles and regulating charging infrastructure, and recommendations for Grenada

One (1) consultation workshop on a proposal for regulating the importation of
3.1.2 – conventional and electric vehicles, and regulating charging infrastructure, including workshop report

Proposal for regulating the importation of vehicles presented for adoption by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, Transport and Implementation, on:
– Internal combustion engine vehicles, including on vehicle energy efficiency and emissions;
3.1.3 – Electric vehicles, including licensing and technical inspection requirements.

Proposal for regulating electric vehicle charging infrastructure presented for adoption
3.1.4 – by the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, Physical Development, Public Utilities and Energy

Report on regional and international good practices, with a focus on SIDS, for
3.1.5 – regulating fuel quality while ensuring a just transition, and recommendations for Grenada One (1) consultation workshop on a proposal for regulating fuel quality through a just
3.1.6 – transition, including workshop report

Proposal for regulating fuel quality through a just transition presented for adoption by
3.1.7 – the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, Physical Development, Public Utilities and Energy Technical assistance to support government adoption processes, including as needed
3.1.8 – stakeholder consultation and meetings

Report on regional and international good practices developed with the support of the
Global Program and
3.2.1 – its regional investment hub, with a focus on SIDS, for fiscal incentives and import tax structures for electric vehicles, including recommendations for Grenada

One (1) multi-stakeholder consultation workshop for developing a structured and
3.2.2. – time-adjusted tax proposal for accelerating the introduction of new and used electric vehicles, taking into account work on regulating vehicles and fuel quality in output 3.1

A structured and time-adjusted import tax proposal for electric vehicles presented for
3.2.3. – adoption by the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, Physical Development, Public Utilities and Energy

Technical assistance to support the Ministry adoption process, including as needed
3.2.4 – stakeholder consultation and meetings

Proposal to update the National Solid Waste Management Strategy for regulating electric vehicle end-of-life and EV battery reuse submitted for adoption by the Ministry
4.1.3 – of Climate Resilience, The Environment, Forestry, Fisheries & Disaster Management

Proposal to amend the Waste Management Act for regulating electric vehicle end-of-life and EV battery reuse submitted for adoption by the Ministry of Climate
4.1.4 – Resilience, The Environment, Forestry, Fisheries & Disaster Management

Technical assistance to support government adoption process, including where
4.1.5 – needed stakeholder consultation and validation workshops

Minimum requirements
A university degree [MSc or PhD] in a subject related to law, regulatory development, contracts and public policy.
– At least 5 years of experience in preparing public regulations, contracts and policies.
– At least 5 years of experience working with ministries, national or provincial institutions on regulatory and contractual issues.
Language: English

Only suitable candidates will be contacted. Reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.

Minimum requirements
A university degree [MSc or PhD] in a subject related to law, regulatory development, contracts and public policy.
– At least 5 years of experience in preparing public regulations, contracts and policies.
– At least 5 years of experience working with ministries, national or provincial institutions on regulatory and contractual issues.
Language: English

Reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications must include CV and a Cover letter, in PDF format only.

Role Overview

The Senior Paralegal – Governance, Legal & Board Secretariat Support provides comprehensive administrative, technical, and legal support to the Board of Directors and senior management. The role combines paralegal services, governance administration, and corporate secretarial support to ensure that legal, statutory, and governance obligations are efficiently managed, accurately documented, and completed within required timelines.

The successful candidate will support legal drafting, research, litigation coordination, file management, and stakeholder communication, while providing professional administrative support to the Board and other departments as required.

Scope of Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and technical legal support, including file management, document control, and deadline monitoring
• Assist with drafting, proofreading, and organizing legal documents, correspondence, contracts, policies, pleadings, and related materials, subject to approval by authorized officers or legal counsel
• Conduct legal, regulatory, and documentary research and prepare case summaries, briefing notes, and reports
• Support litigation and dispute-related matters, including court filings, organization and archiving of case files, and liaison with external legal counsel
• Maintain communication with the Board, senior executives, regulators, and other stakeholders regarding meetings, appointments, court dates, hearings, and document requests
• Provide administrative and secretarial support to the Board of Directors and its committees, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and meeting files, taking minutes, and tracking follow-up actions
• Assist with the coordination of Board meetings, Annual General Meetings, and special sessions, including preparation and circulation of materials
• Maintain statutory registers, governance records, and official corporate documentation
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and policy developments and compile relevant information for internal review
• Perform other reasonable legal, governance, or secretarial support duties consistent with the scope of the position, as assigned by the Board

(The duties outlined below describe the scope of the role and are not exhaustive.)

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional training and/or certification in legal practice, paralegal studies, governance, compliance, or corporate secretarial practice is required
• An Associate Degree in Law, Paralegal Studies, Governance, Public Administration, or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years’ relevant legal and secretarial experience, OR
• A First Degree in Law, Governance, Public Administration, or a related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ relevant legal and secretarial experience
• Experience providing legal and administrative support in a law firm, corporate, public sector, or regulatory environment
• Experience supporting senior executives, Boards, or regulatory bodies is desirable

Professional Competencies & Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; consistently articulate and professional
• Professional appearance and demeanor, with a strong sense of workplace decorum
• Demonstrated punctuality, reliability, and respect for authority and colleagues
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with close attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to new systems, and work with minimal supervision
• High level of discretion, integrity, and respect for confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email
• Availability to attend meetings, hearings, or official engagements outside normal working hours when required
• Reliable transportation or access to transportation is required
  

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a single PDF document containing a cover letter, photo-résumé, academic and professional certificates, and contact details for at least two professional referees. Incomplete submissions will not be processed.

Deadline: January 31st, 2026.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Come build your career with Unicomer Group!

Unicomer is a dynamic and fast-paced retail organization spanning 24 countries, with over 1000 stores and 16,000 talented and engaged retail professionals across Latin America, the Caribbean and USA. Unicomer Group is the owner of established brands within the Caribbean, including, Courts, Optical, Ready Finance, Radio Shack and Lucky Dollar.   

THE POSITION

We are recruiting an Administrative Assistant – Legal for our Grenada location to manage and monitor all Pre-legal & Legal accounts and to provide administrative support to the Credit department.

You will have the following key accountabilities:

Insurance

• Ensuring that all insurance claims are verified, validated, and processed on customer’s accounts in a timely manner.
• Reconciliation of Insurance spread sheet and forwarding to the accountant before the 2^nd of the following month.

Pre-legal and Legal

• Preparing of legal letters to delinquent customers and updating accounts of same.
• Preparing accounts for press advertisement.
• Review 181-360 days accounts.
• Preparing legal accounts for write off.
• Preparing all accounts and forwarding to lawyers for court action.
• Appearance at District and High Court.
• Review all court accounts for further action, advertisement, judgements summons, bench warrants and withdrawals.
• Follow up with legal and pre-legal customer, calls, letters, and promissory notes.
• Follow up with lawyers for updates, follow ups and recommendations.
• Collection of cheques from District Court and lawyers’ offices.
• Maintain an accurate database of Bad debt Write off (BDW) customer payments, legal letters distributed and status of all litigation matters.
• Any other duties assigned by the Manager.

THE CANDIDATE

• Education and Experience:
• Certificate in Legal Administration or Minimum Qualifications of Five (5) General CXC passes inclusive of Mathematics and English.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Competence in Microsoft Office
• Telephone etiquette
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to operate standard office equipment, fax machine
• Excellent customer service skills
• Organized with the ability to work well with little or no supervision and in a team environment
• The ability to make simple arithmetic calculations
• People Management skills
• Critical thinker who displays accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly organized and results-oriented
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

WHY JOIN UNICOMER?

You will be a key contributor with the largest retailer in the OECS and you will work with a team of great people who use their talents every day to bring value home to our thousands of customers.

We are Caribbean at heart, value diversity as well as the immense passion and flavor our people bring to the workplace. We are therefore keen on building and preserving our community and culture.

We also offer a highly competitive total rewards package and provide excellent growth opportunities cross functionally.

LOCATION

Grenada

INTERESTED?

Please join us!  Send your completed application and CV to humanresource_grn@unicomer.com. The deadline for receiving applications is Friday, 16^th February 2024.

To express your interest, or for more information, please send an email to grenada@harveylawcorporation.com

Responsibilities:
Open the office daily, greet visitors, answer and redirect phone calls. Manage email, regular mail,
shipments, photocopying, and fax correspondence. Prepare letters, reports, memoranda, tables, financial data, meeting minutes, forms, and similar material based on dictation, rough draft, and plain or corrected copy; review materials for accuracy and formatting; initiate non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and client/business agreements and Assist staff members with coordination of schedules, appointments, daily operational tasks, and travel arrangements. Establish and maintain record-keeping system for files, contacts, and employee directory. Oversee office equipment and supplies, and initiate requisitions to replenish inventory. Assist junior staff members with onboarding

Required skills and qualifications
-Certification & competency in electronic document preparation & management
-Proven success in a secretarial role
-Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
-Ability to multitask and manage time wisely
-High school diploma or equivalent
-Competency in Microsoft office (word & Excel) programme
-Certification in typewriting with competent speed
-Experience in an administrative role
-Ability to effectively handle budgets and expenses
-Experience in refining and developing process
-Valid Grenada Driver’s license
-Be aged 25 years or above

Eligible candidates must apply no later than 7th January, 2024 by sending a summary of qualifications and experience to: lawfirmgda@yahoo.com

Objectives of this role
-Ensure the office is running smoothly at all times
-Support attorneys in optimizing their billable time
-Track deadlines to ensure legal documents are filed in a timely manner
-Represent the organization with professionalism and integrity when dealing with clients and court officials
-Maintain strict confidentiality of organizational and client information

Responsibilities
-Communicate with clients in person, over the phone, and via email
-Draft, proofread, and file or send legal documents, such as motions or letters of intent
-Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining lawyers’ calendars, schedule appointments, making photocopies and compiling complex documentation
-Create and maintain case files, including producing and editing transcripts
-Screen, direct, and prioritize incoming calls and emails to lawyers
-Perform legal and background research when requested

Required skills and qualifications
-Experience working in a fast-paced legal environment
-Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
-Word-processing ability of 50–80 words per minute with high degree of accuracy
-Excellent attention to detail
-Strong organizational skills
-Certification as legal assistant
-Certification in electronic document preparation and management
-Knowledge of online court filing systems
-Experience working with multiple lawyers simultaneously
-Experience using dictation and transcription software
-A Valid Grenada Driver’s license

Eligible candidates should send a summary of the qualifications and experience to:
lawfirmgda@yahoo.com