Assistant Crown Counsel (JLG/LO 2)

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Organisation
Ministry of Health and Wellness
Reference
VAC-56732
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Legal
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
$5,198,035 per annum
Date Posted
07/05/2025
Expiry Date
20/05/2025
The incumbent conducts legal research, drafts and reviews legal documents, provides advice on laws, policies, and contracts, and briefs stakeholders to support informed policy and legislative development.

 

JOB PURPOSE

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.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

  • Researches and drafts legal advice and opinions on laws/regulations, proposed policies, programmes 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 stakeholder 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;

 

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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

 

 

 

 

 

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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