Crown Counsel (JLG/LO 3)

Summary

Under the general direction and management of the Senior Assistant Attorney General, the Crown Counsel provides advice and guidance on a range of legal matters to support the work of the Minister and Permanent Secretary, in the strategic management of the Ministry. 💰Salary range $6,333,301 - $8,517,586 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• Technical/Professional:

  • • Conducts a range of legal research to provide legal guidance and support in furtherance of the mission critical functions of the Ministry and its subjects;
  • • Prepares written opinions and advice on a range of legal matters impacting the Ministry and its subjects;
  • • Provides legal support to the Ministry and its subjects in the preparation of Cabinet Submissions, and drafting instructions in respect of items on the legislative programme;
  • • Provides legal support to Ministry during policy development in relation to matters to form part of the legislative programme;
  • • Assists in the preparation of Bills for tabling and provides legal support in the preparation of the Minister’s Briefs;
  • • Prepares, assists, reviews and amends legal documents or instruments required by the Ministry and its subjects;
  • • Drafts or reviews Agreements, Contracts or Memoranda of Understanding;
  • • Prepares legal briefs to the Senior Assistant Attorney-General to support the escalation of nuance or highly complex legal matters or matters of national importance, to obtain legal advice from the DSG;
  • • Prepares briefs for the review of the Senior Assistant Attorney-General for the attention of the Department of Legal Reform or the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel, requesting comments on draft Cabinet Submissions;
  • • Provides comments on draft Bills or draft policy papers submitted by other Ministries or Departments;
  • • Responds to queries or provide information, as necessary or required;
  • • Assists in preparing, collating and executing Affidavits and other evidentiary matters in litigation involving the Ministry or its subjects;
  • • Follows-up and provides updates on legal matters, and attends Hearings on behalf of the Ministry;
  • • Reviews and advises on legal implications of internal policies and procedures;
  • • Provides legal advice to the Ministry on all areas of law;
  • • Represents the Ministry by participating on inter-ministerial committees or teams in relation to legislation or policy in which the Ministry has an interest;
  • • Remains current on GOJ policies/initiatives in an effort to add value and inform decision making;
  • • Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, maintaining membership in professional organizations and participating in AGC initiatives.

• Management/Administrative:

  • • Contributes to the development of the LSU’s Strategic and Operational Plan and Budget;
  • • Develops Individual Work Plans based on alignment to the Unit’s Plan;
  • • Participates in meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences, as required;
  • • Prepares reports and project documents, as required;
  • • Prepares and delivers legal presentations, as needed.

• Human Resources:

  • • Participates in preparation and implementation of presentations on role of Unit for the Orientation/On-boarding programme;
  • • Contributes and maintains a harmonious working environment;
  • • Performs any other related duties and functions as may be required, from time to time, by Senior Assistant Attorney-General and respective senior executives in the Ministry.

Required Skills

• Core:

  • • Excellent interpersonal and team management skills
  • • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • • Strong leadership skills
  • • Strong customer relations skills
  • • Excellent planning and organizing skills
  • • Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
  • • Ability to influence and motivate others
  • • Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications

• Technical:

  • • Excellent legal research and analytical skills
  • • In-depth and extensive knowledge of the Laws of Jamaica and the broad field of law or practice relating to Constitutional and legislative Affairs
  • • Highly developed knowledge of the mandate, objectives, strategies, policies and environment of the AGC-HQ and assigned LSUs
  • • Excellent knowledge of the English legal system and the legal framework of Government
  • • Excellent written and verbal communication, including presentation skills, and the ability to communicate legal information in a manner which can be understood by decision makers and users
  • • Ability to exercise sound judgement and convictions of purpose in unfavourable or unpopular situations
  • • Negotiation/facilitation skills
  • • An excellent understanding of the machinery of government, including particularly the Jamaican context and the current challenges facing the GOJ
  • • Ability to create commitment to a strong and consistent customer service philosophy
  • • Energy and resilience; the personal capacity to see the bigger picture and be able to navigate obstacles, ambiguity and change
  • • Advanced IT skills in relation to Word, PowerPoint, Excel and MS Project and associated legal software

Qualifications

• • Bachelor of Laws (LLB);
• • Legal Education Certificate;
• • Three (3) years progressive experience at the Bar.

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Condition Associated with the Job:

  • • The environment is fast paced with on-going interactions with critical stakeholders and meeting tight deadlines which will result in high degrees of pressure, on occasions;
  • • May be required to travel locally and internationally to attend conferences, seminars and meetings.

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Monday, 24th February, 2025 to: The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport PCJ Building, 36 Trafalgar Road Kingston 10 ✉️ Email: hr@mtw.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject: Crown Counsel (JLG/LO 3) ⚠️ Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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