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Work History
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Certification
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Lisette Frances Assang

Diego Martin,DMN

Summary

Corporate governance professional with extensive experience in managing board activities and ensuring regulatory compliance. Recognized for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with flexibility to adapt to changing business needs. Proficient in legal documentation, minute-taking, and supporting executive teams.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Corporate Secretary

Evolving TecKnologies and Enterprise Development Company Limited and its subsidiary Vanguard Hotel Limited
12.2020 - Current
  • Provided the full range of legal and corporate services to e TecK and its subsidiary companies.
  • Company Secretary of InvesTT Limited (then subsidiary Company of e TecK) between 2011 – 2012; before InvesTT became wholly owned by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Attended meetings of the Board, Sub-Committees and Subsidiaries for the purpose of recording Minutes and providing guidance to the members of the Board on governance, compliance and policy matters; as well as coordinating and ensuring that agenda items and all matters emanating from Board meetings are managed adequately.
  • Liaising with, guiding and advising Management on all policy and procedural matters.
  • Filing and maintaining corporate documents in relation to statutory requirements.
  • Preparation of Opinions and Advice with respect to all legal matters, specifically in areas related to Corporate Law, Construction Law and Real Property.
  • Liaising with and briefing External Counsel on all legal matters for which specialized expertise is required, specifically Intellectual Property and Real Property Matters.
  • Drafting, reviewing, advising and providing guidance on all company processes, policies and procedures.
  • Advised on gaps in the system with regard to the need for Company Policies and Procedures.
  • Advised on the administration of contracts and related issues.
  • Advised on all procurement related matters from initiation of tenders to preparation, negotiation and finalization of contracts.
  • Supervision of tender opening and bid recording.
  • Advisor to Project Teams, specifically the Capital Projects Unit, Special Projects Unit, Real Estate Unit and Business Development Unit on commercial risks, and other contractual issues.
  • Advisor to the Internal Audit and Finance Units, specifically to improve the operations of the company as it relates to the management of risks and adherence to compliance matters.
  • Preparation, review and advice on all forms of agreements/contracts and legal instruments entered into for and on behalf of the company in relation to collaborative arrangements, specifically, partnerships, consultancies, licenses, sponsorship, construction contracts, ICT, landlord and tenant relations, purchase and supply agreements, memorandum of understanding, etc.
  • Supervision of departmental staff.

Corporate Secretary

InvesTT Limited
12.2020 - 07.2023
  • Company Secretary of InvesTT Limited (then subsidiary Company of e TecK) between 2011 – 2012; before InvesTT became wholly owned by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Attended meetings of the Board, Sub-Committees and Subsidiaries for the purpose of recording Minutes and providing guidance to the members of the Board on governance, compliance and policy matters; as well as coordinating and ensuring that agenda items and all matters emanating from Board meetings are managed adequately.
  • Liaising with, guiding and advising Management on all policy and procedural matters.
  • Filing and maintaining corporate documents in relation to statutory requirements.
  • Preparation of Opinions and Advice with respect to all legal matters, specifically in areas related to Corporate Law, Construction Law and Real Property.
  • Liaising with and briefing External Counsel on all legal matters for which specialized expertise is required, specifically Intellectual Property and Real Property Matters.
  • Drafting, reviewing, advising and providing guidance on all company processes, policies and procedures.
  • Advised on gaps in the system with regard to the need for Company Policies and Procedures.
  • Advised on the administration of contracts and related issues.
  • Advised on all procurement related matters from initiation of tenders to preparation, negotiation and finalization of contracts.
  • Supervision of tender opening and bid recording.
  • Advisor to Project Teams, specifically the Capital Projects Unit, Special Projects Unit, Real Estate Unit and Business Development Unit on commercial risks, and other contractual issues.
  • Advisor to the Internal Audit and Finance Units, specifically to improve the operations of the company as it relates to the management of risks and adherence to compliance matters.
  • Preparation, review and advice on all forms of agreements/contracts and legal instruments entered into for and on behalf of the company in relation to collaborative arrangements, specifically, partnerships, consultancies, licenses, sponsorship, construction contracts, ICT, landlord and tenant relations, purchase and supply agreements, memorandum of understanding, etc.
  • Supervision of departmental staff.
  • Until amalgamation

Legal Officer/Assistant Company Secretary - (In-House) – Legal Unit

Evolving TecKnologies and Enterprise Development Co. Development Company Limited
05.2011 - 12.2020
  • Provided the full range of legal and corporate services to e TecK and its subsidiary companies.
  • Company Secretary of InvesTT Limited (then subsidiary Company of e TecK) between 2011 – 2012; before InvesTT became wholly owned by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Attended meetings of the Board, Sub-Committees and Subsidiaries for the purpose of recording Minutes and providing guidance to the members of the Board on governance, compliance and policy matters; as well as coordinating and ensuring that agenda items and all matters emanating from Board meetings are managed adequately.
  • Liaising with, guiding and advising Management on all policy and procedural matters.
  • Filing and maintaining corporate documents in relation to statutory requirements.
  • Preparation of Opinions and Advice with respect to all legal matters, specifically in areas related to Corporate Law, Construction Law and Real Property.
  • Liaising with and briefing External Counsel on all legal matters for which specialized expertise is required, specifically Intellectual Property and Real Property Matters.
  • Drafting, reviewing, advising and providing guidance on all company processes, policies and procedures.
  • Advised on gaps in the system with regard to the need for Company Policies and Procedures.
  • Advised on the administration of contracts and related issues.
  • Advised on all procurement related matters from initiation of tenders to preparation, negotiation and finalization of contracts.
  • Supervision of tender opening and bid recording.
  • Advisor to Project Teams, specifically the Capital Projects Unit, Special Projects Unit, Real Estate Unit and Business Development Unit on commercial risks, and other contractual issues.
  • Advisor to the Internal Audit and Finance Units, specifically to improve the operations of the company as it relates to the management of risks and adherence to compliance matters.
  • Preparation, review and advice on all forms of agreements/contracts and legal instruments entered into for and on behalf of the company in relation to collaborative arrangements, specifically, partnerships, consultancies, licenses, sponsorship, construction contracts, ICT, landlord and tenant relations, purchase and supply agreements, memorandum of understanding, etc.
  • Supervision of departmental staff.

Independent Legal Professional
06.2009 - 05.2011
  • Provision of Legal Advisory & Corporate Services

Legal Officer (Legal and Corporate Services Department)

The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT)
10.2005 - 12.2008
  • Worked alongside Senior Management in the establishment of the new University of Trinidad and Tobago from 2005 onwards.
  • Under the direction of the Managing Director of UTT and Chairman of the Management Tenders Committee, and thereafter the Office of the President, I was a key team member for the development of policies and procedures for the university; specifically regarding the company’s procurement policies and processes.
  • Functioned as an advisor to the Managing Director in respect of all compliance matters; also as legal representative on cross functional teams to drive directives emanating from the Board of Governors and of Senior Management.
  • Also as representative of the Managing Director on sub-committees of the Board for the purpose of performing secretarial duties and providing relevant advice and guidance to these committees.
  • Advising on the structure and content of project proposals, specifically to ensure compliance with wider policies and procedures.
  • Drafting and/or vetting and advising on the adequacy of all forms of contracts for the Construction Industry, Tertiary Education Sector.
  • Preparation and/or vetting of various forms of Licenses and Memorandum of Understanding for collaborative arrangements entered into by the University and its various stakeholders, specifically for prospective diversification projects by the university.
  • Advising on the interpretation of policy documents to ensure compliance.
  • Liaising with various departmental heads, specifically the Capital Projects and Institutional Planning Department, the Human Resource and Administration Department and the Finance and Procurement Department with regard to providing advice on the University’s policies and procedures as it relates to the procurement processes to reduce exposure to commercial risks.
  • Advising on the renewal of contracts and leases.
  • Advising on the negotiation of contractual terms.
  • Advising on awards of contracts before binding the university.
  • Liaising with Departmental Heads to ensure completion of action items emanating from the Board and the sub-committees thereof.
  • Legal Representative in the supervision of tender openings to ensure compliance.
  • Legal Representative sitting on the University’s evaluation committee for the purpose of providing advice to ensure compliance in relation to procurement procedures leading up to the evaluation of tenders and the award of contracts.
  • Worked alongside the internal audit unit to oversee compliance matters.
  • Provided advice and respond to queries from internal and external bodies as it relates to commercial matters.
  • Made continuous recommendations towards the development of the University’s policies and procedures.
  • Took Minutes for various sub-committees of the University including the Human Resource Sub-Committee, the Management Tenders Committee and the Academic Council of UTT.
  • Researching and providing opinions on corporate and legal issues.
  • Supervision of administrative staff.
  • Maintained all records in relation to functions performed.
  • Filed company documents in accordance with statutory requirements.

Secondary School Teacher

09.1997 - 08.2003
  • Taught up to Ordinary Level - History, Social Studies, Geography, and Literature.

Education

M.Sc. - Project Management

The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
01.2016

Legal Education Certificate - undefined

Hugh Wooding Law School
01.2005

Bachelor of Laws - undefined

University of London
01.2003

Skills

  • Corporate governance expertise
  • Legal Compliance
  • Clear and concise document writing
  • Effective stakeholder communication
  • Legal analysis and research

References

References will be provided upon request.

Affiliations

Member of the Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago

Certification

  • 2007 - Bid Evaluation Essentials – Facilitated by School of Business and Computer Science.
  • 2008 - Contracts, Tenders and Negotiation Fundamentals and the Administration of Contracts– Facilitated locally by John M. Campbell and Company, Exclusive Provider of PetroSkills Facilities Training, Texas.
  • 2011 - Practical use of the 1999 FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Construction and Design Build (Red and Yellow Book) - Facilitated by European Construction Ventures Limited (ECV) in partnership with Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) and FIDIC.
  • 2012 – The Practical Use of the Conditions of Contract for Design, Build and Operate Projects (Gold Book) – Facilitated by European Construction Ventures Limited (ECV) in partnership with Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) and FIDIC.
  • 2013 – The Practical Management of Contract Claims and The Resolution of Disputes (Red and Yellow Books) – Facilitated by European Construction Ventures Limited (ECV) in partnership with Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) and FIDIC.
  • 2013 – Negotiation Strategies Workshop facilitated by the Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business.
  • 2013 - Participated in the Conference on the Legal Management of Commercial Contracts Part I, facilitated by Keating Chambers of the United Kingdom.
  • 2014 - Participated in the Conference on the Legal Management of Commercial Contracts Part II, facilitated by Keating Chambers of the United Kingdom.
  • April 2014 – Corporate Governance Conference arranged by the Investments Division, Ministry of Finance for promoting effective state management enterprise for state boards.
  • 2015 – The Practical Use of the 1999 FIDIC Short Form of Contract (Green Book) – facilitated by European Construction Ventures Limited (ECV) in partnership with Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) and FIDIC.
  • 2025 – (ADD BID EVALUATIONS SBCS)

Timeline

Corporate Secretary

Evolving TecKnologies and Enterprise Development Company Limited and its subsidiary Vanguard Hotel Limited
12.2020 - Current

Corporate Secretary

InvesTT Limited
12.2020 - 07.2023

Legal Officer/Assistant Company Secretary - (In-House) – Legal Unit

Evolving TecKnologies and Enterprise Development Co. Development Company Limited
05.2011 - 12.2020

Independent Legal Professional
06.2009 - 05.2011

Legal Officer (Legal and Corporate Services Department)

The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT)
10.2005 - 12.2008

Secondary School Teacher

09.1997 - 08.2003

Legal Education Certificate - undefined

Hugh Wooding Law School

Bachelor of Laws - undefined

University of London

M.Sc. - Project Management

The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine

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