The Jamaica Bauxite Institute seeks to engage a qualified and experienced individual for the following position:
CROWN COUNSEL BAND 10 ($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 to 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 Generals 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
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 May 03rd, 2024 to:
The Human Resource Manager
Jamaica Bauxite Institute
Hope Gardens Complex
P.O. Box 355,
Kingston 6.
OR
Email us at: [email protected]
We thank all applicants for their expression ofinterest. However, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
