Crown Counsel (JLG/LO 3) – International Affairs Division

Key Responsibilities

Technical/Professional 

• Providing legal advice to Government Departments and Statutory Bodies on issues of an international legal nature 
• Representing the Government at international organizations of which Jamaica is a member, e.g. the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) 
• Negotiating and preparing multilateral and bilateral international agreements and treaties on a range of issues, including but not limited to mutual legal assistance, human trafficking and law of the sea 
• Providing legal advice on international and regional trade issues arising under various agreements, e.g. ACHR, UNESCO and the CSME. 
• Providing legal advice on the implications of international and regional trade issues and its impact on National Trade Policy 
• Providing legal advice on domestic legislation required to implement international obligations and also on Jamaica’s commitments/obligations under the various international agreement to which it is signatory 
• Representing the Chambers/Jamaica at national, regional and international meetings and/or workshops, as required. 

Management/Administrative 

• Develops Individual Work Plans based on alignment to the Division’s Plan;
• Participates in meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences as required;
• Prepares reports and project documents as required; 
• Prepares and delivers legal presentations as needed. 

Human Resources 

• Participates in preparation and implementation of presentations on role of Division/Unit for the Orientation/On-boarding programme; 
• Contributes and maintains a harmonious working environment. 
• Performs all other related duties and functions as may be required from time to time by Senior Assistant Attorney-General and respective senior executives in the Ministry. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

Core: 

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Strong customer relations skills 
• Excellent planning and organizing skills 
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills 
• Ability to influence and motivate others 
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications 

Technical: 

• Excellent legal research and analytical skills; 
• In-depth and extensive knowledge of the Laws of Jamaica and the broad field of law or practice relating to Constitutional and legislative Affairs; 
• Highly developed knowledge of the mandate, objectives, strategies, policies, and environment of the AGC-HQ and assigned LSUs; 
• Excellent knowledge of the English Legal System and the legal framework of Government;
• Excellent written and verbal communication including presentation skills and the ability to communicate legal information in a manner which can be understood by decision makers and users; 
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and convictions of purpose in unfavourable or unpopular situations; 
• Problem solving and negotiation/facilitation skills and experience; 
• An excellent understanding of the machinery of Government, including particularly the Jamaican context and the current challenges facing the GOJ; 
• Advanced IT skills in relation to Word, PowerPoint, Excel and MS Project and associated legal software. 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree; 
• Legal Education Certificate 
• Three (3) years’ experience at the Bar. 
• Education and/or experience in international law would be an asset.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.