Legal Officer

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE

To provide legal support on matters which engage the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), to ensure that the organization executes its statutory mandate while remaining in full regulatory compliance as issues relating to: mineral rights administration; mining operations; contracts and agreements; enforcement of mining legislation; and arising litigation are addressed.

To protect the Commission's interest in accordance with the Laws of Guyana.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Legal Officers are to be responsible for:

• Processing of legal documents.
• Supporting the review and development of policies, procedures and legal frameworks.
• Conducting legal research and preparing legal opinions.
• Reviewing, drafting, and vetting legal documents, agreements, licenses, contracts and correspondence.
• Providing sound legal advice as required; legal representation as required and in Courts of Law.
• Determining and mitigating institutional risks.
• Assisting with enforcement actions (including of a prosecutorial nature) under applicable legislation.
• Liaising with external legal counsel representing the Commission.
• Addressing any other legal matters which may arise from the work of the Commission.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Degree;
• Legal Education Certificate (LEC) or equivalent professional qualification;
• Admission to practice law in Guyana;
• Knowledge and experience in administrative law, mining law, environmental law, contracts, or regulatory frameworks would be an asset;
• Strong analytical, research, drafting, and communication skills.

Interested persons are invited to submit:

• Application letter;
• Detailed résumé/CV;
• Copies of academic and professional certificates;
• Contact information for two references.