Senior Legal Officer, Trinidad

The Senior Legal Officer is the primary legal advisor to the College and handles all legal matters affecting the institution.

The Senior Legal Officer represents the institution, provides advice to reduce risk from legal action and is ultimately responsible for supporting the business of the College by providing analysis and legal opinions on matters impacting the fulfillment of the College’s mission.

The successful candidate will:
Information and Advice
• Advise the President, faculty and staff on legal matters arising out of the conduct of their professional duties
• Provide advice and information to college employees on college policies and procedures and legal matters that arise out of the employee’s conduct of his/her duties.
• Advise on student conduct, activities and other matters including immigration, insurance and privacy issues, ensuring close collaboration with relevant faculty and administrative staff in the process
• Provide advice on issues arising from actual or anticipated lawsuits

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Legal Officer, Barbados

The main responsibility of the Legal Officer will be to providing legal services in support of all the activities of the project. In addition, he/she will provide legal guidance/support to the National Standard Bodies (NSBs) of Member States, contributing to the project objective.

Specific Functions
The Legal Officer will report to the Chief Executive Officer of the CROSQ Secretariat and will be specifically responsible for:

(a) Drafting harmonized legislation for the CARIFORUM Member States in the areas of standardization, metrology, accreditation, testing and certification;

(b) Assisting with the development of a model policy for standards development for the CARIFORUM Members States for adoption by Member States;

(c) Providing legal advice and services to CROSQ and Member States on the implementation of the Caribbean Cooperation for Accreditation (CCA) System;

(d) Advising on the interpretation and application of legislation of relevance to the project;

(e) Conducting legal research relevant to the project as delegated by the CEO of CROSQ;

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Solicitor General, Ministry of Tourism and Legal Affairs, Dominica

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for a contractual appointment in the post of Solicitor General, in the Ministry of Tourism and Legal Affairs.

Duties
Under the supervision of the Attorney General, Ministry of Tourism and Legal Affairs, the Solicitor General shall be responsible for:
• Giving legal advice and prepares legal documents;
• Advising on Law Reform and Law Revision matters;
• Representing Government in civil proceedings;
• Training junior lawyers;
• Attempting harmonization of legislation in the OECS/CARICOM region by carrying out comparative studies.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills
• A Masters Degree in Law or Legal Education from a recognized university and Certificate in Legal Education
• Two (5) years or more experience in the legal field
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to Interpret and apply laws
• Computer literacy

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Parliamentary Counsel, Montserrat

Responsibilities will include
• Drafting bills, regulations and other instruments as required by the Government of Montserrat.
• Advising on law reform and providing legal advice and opinions on matters concerning proposed legislation.
• Preparing and drafting statutes and other legislative enactments, Statutory Rules and Orders, Regulations, Proclamations and other documents of a general nature:
• Advising Government ministries, departments and statutory and other bodies on matters involving the construction, drafting and revision of legislation
• Liaising with local attorneys or other interested parties to affect a process of consultation about impending or planned legislation or amendments to existing legislation.
• Assisting with the preparation and gazetting of bills and their passage through the Legislative Assembly
• Advising on and amending for use locally, draft OECS and Caricom legislation prepared by regional drafting units as requested.

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Legal Officer, Trinidad

The incumbent will report to the Manager, Legal and Regulatory Affairs by assisting in the preparation of briefs for litigation matters, researching laws and regulations, as well as facilitating the implementation requirements of the Freedom of Information Act. The successful candidate will also assist in the drafting of contracts, researching legal opinions and providing advice on industrial relations and disciplinary matters.

Key Functions
• Assists in the drafting of pleadings for litigation matters
• Assists in the monitoring and drafting of contracts
• Researches case law and statutes for the preparation of opinions
• Assists in the provision of legal opinions
• Reviews legislation and bills
• Attends court as may be required
• Provides any other duties related to legal assistance as may be required

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Head Legal, Trinidad

The incumbent will be required to provide the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service with advice, guidance and operational support, in all activities of the Service through the management of a team of legal officers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Advising the Commissioner in relation to any matter of which he seeks advice
• Providing real time advice in relation to all aspect of the conduct of investigations
• Representing the prosecution in Preliminary Inquiries
• Lecturing to members of the Police Service
• Liaising with the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Chief State Solicitor, Solicitor General and the Attorney-General
• Supervising and instructing the Court and Process Branch

Minimum Qualifications and Experience
• An LLB and the Legal Education Certificate (LEC) or possession of the equivalent
• Ten (10) years corporate/government working experience in practice as an Attorney-at-Law

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Attorney At Law, Jamaica

Our client, a medium-sized law firm with international reach, is looking for a forward-thinking, commercially astute Attorney-at-Law to manage their Kingston office providing leadership, synergy and strategic direction.

The Role
The clientele includes companies in all sectors in Jamaica and abroad with a correspondingly varied portfolio of assignments.

The main focus of the Salaried Partner is to:
•Lead the progressive expansion of client portfolios managing and organizing the office to deliver consistent, technically excellent work product, promptly and cost effectively while observing the limits for risk exposure.
•Ensure that client needs are met in an appropriately responsive manner.
•Demonstrate a mature and vigilant attitude to cost control, risk management and reporting.

Preferred Profile
•Call to the Bar in Jamaica, with at least 10 years professional experience who has worked at a senior level in a law firm and a profile that demonstrates a good appreciation of the practice areas of corporate and commercial law, financing capital markets and incorporation in order to contribute to the business as a whole.
•Call to the Bar in other Caribbean jurisdictions would be an asset
•Strong and rounded people management skills, to be able to stretch and develop the team, extract high performance and cultivate an infrastructure of support.
•Professional presence, a positive and innovative thinker, a confident communicator with excellent conceptual and listening skills, and possessing the ability to interact credibly and comfortably at all levels.

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Legal Counsel, Jamaica

Key Responsibilities
• provide legal services to companies within the Group comprising the Corporate, GK Foods and GK Financial Group divisions
• advise on legal trends and new legislation which affect the Group
• advise on compliance issues affecting the Financial Services companies
• provide corporate secretarial services to assigned Group companies as may be required.

Qualifications
• Applicants should be qualified as an attorney-at-law entitled to practice in Jamaica with at least ten (10) years experience, at least three of which should be in commercial law.
• Experience in intellectual property, banking, insurance, securities and taxation laws, mergers and acquisitions would be an asset.

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Court Manager, BVI

The Government of the Virgin Islands invites qualified and professional applicants to apply for the post of Court Manager, Magistracy.

Main responsibilities include:
v Serves as the Accounting Officer for Magistrate´s Court.

v Manages the budget of the Magistrate´s Court.

v Manages day-to-day operations of the court office.

v Supervises the administrative function to support the activities of the court, and ensures that operations run smoothly, efficiently and in an organised fashion.

v Performs a wide range of administrative task including in-court duties, client-contact enquiries, and office administrative responsibilities.

v Liaises wit the judiciary, magistracy, external organisations, groups and individuals that interface with the Court.

v Supervises and manages the staff of the Magistrate´s Court.

v Provides direction to staff by issuing written and oral instructions.

v Motivates and evaluates staff, prepares employee performance reports, reviews progress and directs change as needed.

v Communicates official plans, policies and procedures to staff and the public.

v Manages and conducts regular team meetings and general staff meetings.

v Maintains positive customer relations, and assists in resolving customer complaints and issues.

v Prepares written statistical reports on the operations of the Magistrate´s Court.

v Responsible for the development, evaluation and implementation of new policies and procedures.

v Administers cases to include setting dates for hearings, issuing notices, corresponding with Attorneys and litigants and ensuring case files are properly maintained.

v Ensures that productivity is aligned with departmental objectives.

v Provides technical advice/support and resource information to Senior Magistrate and Permanent Secretary/DGO.

v Manages special projects from time to time.

v Represents the Court at meetings, seminars and any other capacity.

v Prepares information for all work plans and annual reports.

Requirements:
v Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and/or Management

v Three (3) years working experience in administrative field

v Strong administrative and organisational skills with emphasis on time management and the ability to multi-task, plan, organise and implement various activities within a time pressured environment;

v Ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate problems and provide practical solutions.

v Ability to deal with confidential information in a professional manner.

v Ability to respond to staff and public inquiries and complaints in a tactful and effective manner, and to exercise sound judgement within establish guidelines.

v Sound knowledge of the practices, procedures and legislation applicable to the Magistrate´s Court.

v Sound knowledge of human resources management and financial management.

v Sound analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to grasp and assess complex issues and respond decisively and appropriately.

v Computer Literacy with a knowledge of Judicial Enforcement Management Software (JEMS)

v Excellent oral and written communication skills

v Sound leadership, organisational, human relation and interpersonal skills

Salary:
v Entry level $ 51,069 – $57,401 annually, Grade 15 commensurate with qualifications and experience

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Snr. Legal Counsel, CARICOM

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified nationals of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States and Associate Members of the Caribbean Community to fill the abovementioned position in the CARICOM Competition Commission with assigned duty station in Suriname.

2. FUNCTIONS OF THE POST The Senior Legal Counsel will be required to supervise the Legal Department, advise the Executive Director on matters relating to the Treaty, competition law, and in the determination of actions to be taken on the basis of complaints and information available to the Commission on anti-competitive conduct, assist with the organisation and conduct of case investigations and act as lead attorney in the presentation of cases.

3. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE The Senior Legal Counsel should possess at least First degree in Law and a legal education certificate or its equivalent. He /she should be a practising Attorney, with a minimum of 8-10 years experience which includes competition law, corporate law, international law and civil litigation. Experience in such areas as commercial law and legal research would be an asset. Computer proficiency is essential.

4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Senior Legal Counsel, will be required to: (a) ENSURE correct application by the Commission of the provisions of the Revised Treaty and procedural rules developed pursuant thereto in the determination of anticompetitive business conduct in the CSME; (b) ADVISE on the appropriate action which should be taken by the Commission in the event of complaints received or other evidence available to the Commission on anti-competitive conduct within the CSME; (c) DETERMINE legal strategy and co-ordinate the trial of cases, participate in pre-trial conferences, prepare evidence for submission, examination and cross-examination of lay and expert witnesses and conducting oral arguments; (d) ADVISE on the type of evidence to be presented in cases of violation of the provisions of the Community’s Rules of Competition; (e) ASSESS evidential information gathered with a view to prosecution, if necessary; REVIEW legal documents needed during the various stages of litigation; NEGOTIATE settlements, draft formal complaints and other legal documents necessary for litigation, prepare briefs, present evidence, examine and cross examine witnesses in formal proceedings; PROVIDE legal opinions as requested by the Executive Director or as deemed necessary to further the work of the Commission; DETERMINE, in light of available evidence and applicable legal precedent, whether a matter should be closed or whether a formal complaint of law should be issued; DIRECT AND/OR CONDUCT investigations and studies which provide facts necessary for determining the need for the issuance of complaints, the development of trade regulations and rules, or the publication of industry guides; CONDUCT hearings before the Commission which allow all interested groups to present their views on proposed regulations and rules; REVIEW applications from any person seeking De Minimis or Negative Clearance rulings and provide appropriate advice to the Commission; DIRECT the drafting of proposed rules and guides for the conduct of business by enterprises operating within the CSME and prepare appropriate explanatory legal memoranda; DEVELOP AND PUBLISH, in collaboration with other relevant senior staff, codes and guides relating to competition for approval by the Executive Director and submission to the COTED; DIRECT the preparation of contracts to be entered into by the Commission; and PERFORM other duties which may, from time to time, be assigned.

5. EMOLUMENTS AND BENEFITS An attractive remuneration package will be offered.

6. SETTLEMENT GRANT When you assume duty in Suriname, you shall be paid a settlement grant in respect of yourself (EC$1,000), spouse (EC$500) and each eligible child or dependant (up to two) (EC$500), provided that the total number of children and other dependants accompanying you does not exceed five in all.

7. RECRUITMENT AND APPOINTMENT Appointment will be on contract for a specified period or on secondment from a Public Service or a statutory body of a Member State or approved regional organisation. It will be subject to such regulations, rules, orders and instructions as determined by the Commission and as may be introduced from time to time in respect of service with the Commission.

An officer recruited from outside the assigned duty station, on first appointment, will be provided economy class air passages by the most direct route for the officer, spouse and children (provided they are below the age of eighteen years, unmarried and dependent on the officer) and for such other dependents to a maximum of two as may be approved by the Commission provided that the number of children and other dependents does not exceed five in all.

In addition to passages, the officer will be granted the following transportation allowances: (i) ocean freight charges, including insurance, for shipping personal and household effects to Suriname, not exceeding 1250 cubic feet, plus a motor car (if the officer already owns one); (ii) the cost of transporting baggage, personal and household effects from the home of the officer to the place of embarkation and from the port of disembarkation to the place of residence in Suriname; the cost of packing and crating personal and household effects.

8. LEAVE The officer will be eligible for the grant of vacation leave at the rate of thirty-five working days a year and a leave grant after every twelve months of service in respect of the officer, spouse and up to two dependent children.

9. PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES The officer will be granted the privileges and immunities as agreed by the Government of Suriname in respect of staff members of the CARICOM Competition Commission whose assigned duty station is in Suriname.

10. GROUP HEALTH AND LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE The officer will be required to participate in the Secretariat’s group health and group life and accident insurance schemes. With respect to the health scheme, the officer will contribute fifty per cent of the premium. The life and accident insurance scheme is non-contributory.

11. SUPERANNUATION An officer on contract will, subject to satisfactory service, be eligible for a gratuity at the rate of twenty per cent of basic salary, computed on the basis of completed periods of three months’ service and payable at the end of the contract. Where the appointment is on secondment, the Commission will pay to the officer’s substantive employer, over the period of secondment, a contribution not exceeding twenty-five per cent of the pensionable salary normally payable to the officer by that employer so as to maintain the pension status of the officer in the substantive employment

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