Assistant Attorney General (JLG/LO 4)

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Organisation
Ministry of Health and Wellness
Reference
VAC-56733
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Legal
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
$7,716,512 per annum
Date Posted
07/05/2025
Expiry Date
20/05/2025
The Assistant Attorney-General 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 complex legal research to provide legal guidance and support in furtherance of the mission critical functions of 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 advice to the Ministry on all areas of law;
  • Assists in the preparation of Bills for tabling and provide legal support in the preparation of the Minister’s Briefs;
  • Follows-up and provides updates on legal matters and attends hearings on behalf of the Ministry;

 

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB);
  • Legal Education Certificate;
  • Six (6) years progressive experience at the Bar.

 

 

 

 

The Ministry of Health thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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