LEGAL COUNSEL, MINISTRY OF YOUTH, SPORTS AND TRANSPORT

819 Days Ago Ministry of Constitution and Religious Affairs, Indigenous Affairs and Transportation Belmopan City, Cayo, Belize
Full-time Job View : 7616 Job Apply : 8
Job Salary Range
$ GOB Pay Scale 23 - GOB Pay Scale 23 Per Month
Gender
Does not matter
Managerial Level
Non-Management
Job Category
Legal
Minimum Experience
8 Year
Degree Title
Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) or equivalent qualification plus Certificate of Legal Education (CLE). An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Public Law, Political Science/ Constitutional Law would be considered an asset.
Overview
Department : Ministry Headquarters
Sub Category : Legal Counsel
Job Type : Full-time
Essential Duties and Responsibilities : 1. MANAGES the daily legal operations of the Ministry of Youth Sport and Transport; provides leadership and oversight in the design, coordination and implementation of programmes and initiatives of the Unit's functional areas. 2. DEVELOPS key performance indicators and plans and sets short and long-term objectives and targets to be met by the Unit, in order for its mandate to be carried out effectively and efficiently; spearheads the preparation of The Unit's annual budget for input into the Ministry's overall budgetary process. 3. ASSISTS in and monitors the implementation of legislation, policies, procedures and proposals which have been approved by Cabinet; undertakes research to determine the impact of existing laws on proposed legislation. 4. DRAFTS instructions for legal changes, regulations and orders relating to the ministry's function and recommends legislative revisions based on relevant changes. reviews all documents that have legal implications for ministry to ensure the government's interest is protected. 5. RESEARCHES and interprets the various laws, acts, regulations, policies, rulings, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files and legal advising. 6. ADVISES on administrative, personnel, and contractual matters related to the human resource management activities of the ministry; prepares weekly and/or monthly and other reports for submission to the Chief Executive Officer. 7. LIAISES internal and external governmental partners, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other stakeholders on matters related to the ministry's; reviews proposed updates/ amendments to the laws that govern the ministry's function. 8. PROVIDES legal advisory services to various boards, committees, ad hoc working groups and task forces as required; liaises with other legal professionals to drive the agenda of the ministry. 9. COORDINATES the setting-up of a technical working group to prepare updates/amendments to any legal legislation as approved by the ministry, relevant Commission, or any other legally constituted body. 10. ATTENDS meetings with various Ministries/Departments or other appropriate bodies to discuss legal and draft-related issues in order to formulate new legislation or update/amend existing legislation as required. 11. REPRESENTS the Ministry on committees and at national and international conferences and other fora in matters related to the Unit's function. 12. MAINTAINS and updates legal knowledge and remains abreast with current legal developments through research and study for the provision of high-quality legal services and advice. 13. COACHES, mentors, and trains staff of the ministry on all aspects relating the legal support services, including overseeing the implementation of new laws and procedures to optimize performance, and recommends appropriate training and development needs for staff. 14. SETS major job objectives for subordinates and appraises performance against same; develops and implements performance improvement plan for each subordinate..
Reporting Responsibility : The Legal Counsel will report to the Chief Executive Officer, Ministry of Youth, Sports and Transport.
Accountable for :
Employment Type : Permanent Establish
Required Travel : Required
Comments : Government Pay Scale 23 of $40,645 x 1,644- $71,851 per annum.
Posted : 2023-09-15
Requirements
Minimum Education : Bachelors Degree
Managerial Level : Non-Management
Status
No of Jobs : 1
Start Publishing : 2023-09-15
Stop Publishing : 2023-09-30
Basic Purpose of Position
Responsible for the management and administration of the legal support functions and for providing professional, efficient, and ethical legal services in matters related but not limited to the provision of legal advice, interpretation, development and review of proposed updates and/or amendments to existing legislations, negotiation of treaties and agreements, deliberations in litigation, advisory and research framework and any other matters involving constitutional and political reform, to ensure that laws are administered equitably and transparently; as well as for providing support to the Chief Executive Officer in developing strategic initiatives that promote good governance and the Ministry's vision within the legal framework.
Conditions of Service
Belize Constitution (Judicial and Legal Services) Regulations, 2022
Qualifications/Experience
Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) or equivalent qualification plus Certificate of Legal Education (CLE). An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Public Law, Political Science/ Constitutional Law would be considered an asset. PLUS Extensive knowledge of the Belize Constitution and laws and comprehensive knowledge of government and administrative procedures, rules and regulations with the ability to rapidly understand and implement the requirements of relevant legislation, with proper consideration of the implications and outcomes of such administration. Must demonstrate impartiality and clear decisiveness in making legal and administrative decisions, soundness of judgement and clarity in issuing directive. Must be able to communicate effectively. Specialized proficiency in the use of computer applications for word processing, spreadsheet development, electronic form creation and related. PLUS At least eight (8) years' experience working as an attorney-at-law having experience in constitutional law. Three (3) years' experience at the management level or being in a position of responsible charge. Experience supervising and managing professional staff and being a trusted resource as a member of a senior level executive team.
Competencies/Skills
Extensive knowledge of the Belize Constitution and laws and comprehensive knowledge of government and administrative procedures, rules and regulations with the ability to rapidly understand and implement the requirements of relevant legislation, with proper consideration of the implications and outcomes of such administration. Must demonstrate impartiality and clear decisiveness in making legal and administrative decisions, soundness of judgement and clarity in issuing directive. Must be able to communicate effectively. Specialized proficiency in the use of computer applications for word processing, spreadsheet development, electronic form creation and related.
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