Assistant Crown Counsel (JLG/LO 2)

Summary

Under the general direction and management of the Senior Assistant Attorney General, the Assistant Crown Counsel assists with the provision of advice and guidance on a range of legal matters to support the work of Ministers and Cabinet/Financial/Permanent Secretary in the strategic management of a discrete ministry. 💰Salary: $5,198,035 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

• • Researches and drafts legal advice and opinions on laws/regulations, proposed policies, programs, and general issues of the ministry and its subjects.
• • Drafts or vets legal documentations to be used for official purposes.
• • Assists in the drafting, review, or preparation of contracts, agreements, or Memoranda of Understanding.
• • Researches and provides written or oral briefs to key stakeholders in the ministry on relevant legal aspects of policy or comparative legal positions in other relevant jurisdictions to assist in policy or legislative development.
• • Remains current on GOJ policies/initiatives in an effort to add value and inform decision-making.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor of Laws (LLB);
• • Legal Education Certificate;

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than May 13, 2025, to: Senior Director Human Resource Management & Development Ministry of Health & Wellness 40 Knutsford Boulevard Kingston 5 📧 Application can be sent via email to: jobs@moh.gov.jm 📜 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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