Salary Scale: $5,597,715 – $7,528,304 per annum
JOB PURPOSE
Under the general direction and management of the Permanent Secretary, the Crown Counsel provides advice and guidance on a range of legal matters to support the work of the Permanent Secretary in the strategic management of the Ministry of Health & Wellness.
Key responsibility areas INCLUDES:
Management/Administrative
- Contributes to the development of the Legal Services Unit’s Strategic and Operational Plan and Budget;
- 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
Technical /Professional
- Conducts a range of legal research to provide legal guidance and support in furtherance of the mission critical functions of the Ministry and its Departments and Agencies;
- Prepares written opinions and advice on a range of legal matters impacting the Ministry and its Departments and Agencies;
- Provides legal support to the Ministry and its Departments and Agencies during all aspects of the legislative process commencing at the development of the policy;
- Assists in the preparation of Bills for tabling and provide legal support in the preparation of the Minister’s Briefs;
- Prepares, assists, reviews and amends legal documents or instruments required by the Ministry and its subjects;
- Drafts or reviews Agreements, Contracts or Memoranda of Understanding;
- 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 briefs for the review of the Senior Assistant Attorney-General for the attention of the Legal Reform Department requesting comments on draft Cabinet Submissions or otherwise on law reform matters;
- Prepares briefs for the review of the Senior Assistant Attorney-General for the attention of Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel requesting comments on draft Cabinet Submissions, to prepare draft legislation and providing feedback on draft legislation;
- Provides legal advice on draft legislation and draft policy papers submitted by other Ministries or Departments;
- Responds to queries or provide information as necessary or required;
- Assists in preparing, collating and executing Affidavits and other evidentiary matters in litigation involving the Ministry or its subjects;
- Follows-up and provides updates on legal matters and attends hearings on behalf of the Ministry;
- Reviews and advises on legal implications of internal policies and procedures;
- Represents the Ministry by participating on inter-ministerial committees or teams in relation to legislation or policy in which the Ministry has an interest;
- Remains current on GOJ policies/initiatives in an effort to add value and inform decision making;
- Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, maintaining membership in professional organizations and participating in AGC initiatives.
Minimum Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- Legal Education Certificate
- Three (3) years progressive experience at the Bar
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Wednesday, May 10, 2023 to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
10A Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10
The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.