Salary $6,333,301 per annum
JOB PURPOSE
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 Ministers and Cabinet/Financial/Permanent Secretary in the strategic management of a discrete ministry.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- 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;
- Provides legal advice to ministry on all areas of law;
- 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;
- 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 written opinions and advice on a range of legal matters impacting the Ministry and its subjects;
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB);
- Legal Education Certificate;
- Three (3) years progressive experience at the Bar;
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Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than May 13, 2025, to:
Director
Senior Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
40 Knutsford Boulevard
Kingston 5
The Ministry of Health thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.