About the Department
The Legal Department is one of the core departments of the institute, overseeing legal and administrative aspects of all operations. It ensures the legality of procedures and actions in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and instructions. It provides legal advice to the administration and various divisions, follows up on cases and legal obligations, protects the institution’s rights, and reinforces the principle of legal compliance across all work facets.
Head of Legal Department
Full supervision of legal performance, coordination with regulatory bodies, and ensuring legislative compliance.
Legal Department Members
An integrated team working towards legal and administrative synergy.
Vision
To build an integrated institutional legal system based on accuracy, transparency, and adherence to laws and regulations, enhancing the soundness of administrative and legal procedures within the institute, and supporting a work environment founded on justice, discipline, and the protection of rights and duties.
Mission
The Legal Department strives to deliver professional and effective legal services that support the institute’s administration and various divisions. This is achieved through issuing legal opinions, following up on cases and official correspondence, ensuring strict and objective application of applicable laws and regulations, thereby preserving the rights of the institution and its staff while enhancing sound institutional performance.
Strategic Goals of the Department
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide legal opinions and advice on referred matters.
- Review administrative orders, decisions, and contracts legally.
- Follow up on lawsuits and cases concerning the institute before competent authorities.
- Draft official legal correspondence and responses.
- Monitor implementation of laws, regulations, and relevant instructions.
- Study legal violations and issues, propose appropriate remedies.
- Maintain and organize legal files and documents.
- Coordinate with relevant legal and supervisory bodies.
- Follow up on employee rights and duties per current legislation.
- Enhance legal awareness within the institute.
Future Aspirations
- Develop institutional legal work in line with modern legislation.
- Adopt electronic archiving of legal files and documents.
- Enhance speed and accuracy in case and transaction follow-up.
- Build an organized legal database to support sound administrative decision-making.
- Raise legal awareness among institute staff to reduce violations.
- Achieve integration between the Legal Department and other institute divisions.
Email: [email protected] (for official communication)
An introductory video about the Legal Department’s workflow will be available soon.
Legal Compliance & Regulations
The Legal Department serves as a legal umbrella for all administrative and academic activities. It diligently follows up on the implementation of ministerial instructions, civil service laws, and higher education regulations to ensure procedural fairness, protect public funds, and strengthen the principles of integrity and transparency.
Legal Performance Indicators
✓ Over 100 official legal correspondences per year
✓ 15+ contracts and agreements drafted/reviewed
✓ 40+ legal consultations provided to management and departments
✓ Participation in investigative and disciplinary committees per regulations
Towards a sound legal and robust institutional environment