Crown Counsel – Band 10

Job Category: Law
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Kingston

$6,333,301.00 – $8,517,586.00

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the General Manager, the Crown Counsel will be required to do the following:

  • To review the existing enabling legislation with a view of making recommendations on how the JBI could be more effective in its land management, mining and environmental and fiscal monitoring roles
  • To assist in the review of the Mining Laws, especially as it relates to the rights of the individual land owner, compensation, notification and option arrangements
  • To review the arrangements which relate to land acquisition by the bauxite and alumina enterprises and/or by Government, reimbursement for the acquisitions and associated resettlement and land development costs with a view to advising the JBI and the Government partners of their options
  • To review the land management arrangements as regard to their use in agricultural production and advise of the implications of current Agricultural Assets Arrangements and to make recommendations in this regard
  • To examine the land taxation regime for lands held within mining lease areas and the taxation payment protocol as it relates to all companies and to make recommendations for its improvement and for more effective monitoring
  • To review, monitor and make recommendations in respect of fiscal arrangements and any

developments, which are of general applicability as they relate to the bauxite and alumina enterprises and advise accordingly

  • To participate in negotiations with the bauxite and alumina enterprises operating in Jamaica on behalf of the Government and make recommendations
  • To review and prepare documentations which reflect the agreement reached
  • To liaise with the Attorney General’s Chambers and other Government bodies with respect to Agreements to be signed by the Government and the preparation and publication of legislation and licences based upon the Agreement
  • To review and make recommendations with respect to the joint venture arrangements in the industry and advise Government with respect to their legal obligations
  • To represent JBI and the Government or brief counsel with respect to the court matters involving the JBI or Government including its wholly owned companies in the bauxite and alumina industry
  • Monitor the various mining lease documents and ensure that scheduled reviews, renewals, transfers, terminations etc. are properly executed
  • Represent the JBI at meetings to deal with issues relating to the GOJ, JBI, or its officers in relation to the bona fide work of the JBI
  • Provide legal advice to the Commissioner of Mines on mining related matters as necessary

COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES

  • Attending Board Meetings and compiling resulting minutes, Resolutions and Legal Correspondences
  • Attending Meetings of Sub-Committees of the Board and compiling resulting minutes and coordinating follow up activities
  • Organize Board and Sub-committees Meetings
  • Provide Legal advice to the Board and Management of the Institute
  • To review all legal documents developed at Divisional Levels

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor of Laws or equivalent qualification, with sound knowledge of Company Laws and practices, Jamaican Law, Industrial Relations Laws, International and Environmental Laws, Legal Drafting and Land Transactions Laws
  • Legal Education Certificate

Interested applicant must possess 3 – 5 years working experience in the fields outlined above for consideration.

Please reply no later than February 15th , 2024 to:

The Human Resource Manager

Jamaica Bauxite Institute

Hope Gardens Complex

P.O. Box 355,

Kingston 6.

OR

Email us at: hrd@jbi.org.jm

We thank all applicants for their expression of interest. However, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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