The Legal Coordinator assists with the provision of advice and guidance on a range of legal matters to support the work of the Minister and Permanent Secretary.

Job Purpose                                                                                                                    

Under the general direction and management of the Permanent Secretary, the Legal Coordinator assists with the provision of advice and guidance on a range of legal matters to support the work of the Minister and Permanent Secretary in the strategic management of the ministry. 

Key Outputs:

• Legal advice, opinions and reports researched and drafted
• Assistance in drafting, reviewing and preparation of legal documents provided
• Cabinet Submissions and draft Bills reviewed, and comments provided
• Legal files and documentation managed 
• Individual workplan developed 

Key Responsibility Areas:

Technical/Professional Responsibilities

• Researches and drafts legal advice and opinions on laws/regulations, proposed policies, programmes and general issues of the ministry and its subjects;
• Assists in the drafting, review or preparation of contracts, agreements or Memoranda of Understanding;  
• Reviews, undertakes additional research and prepares draft comments on Cabinet Submissions that are submitted to the Ministry for comment;
• Prepares correspondence, participate in meetings, respond to queries and generally assist the Senior Legal Officers in relation to matters of cooperation within the legal unit;
• Researches and provides written or oral briefs to key stakeholder in the ministry on relevant legal aspects of policy or comparative legal positions in other relevant jurisdictions to assist in policy or legislative development;
• Assists in organizing meetings of the Ministry’s Legislative Committee;
• Manages the maintenance of the records and minutes of such meetings and the dissemination of the minutes to Committee members;
• Follows-up with Committee members from the various Divisions and Departments/subjects of the Ministry to gather and collate the legislative items for action;
• Assists in the management and updating of the files relating to items on the annual Legislative Programme and preparing the quarterly updates on the progress made in the Programme.
• Drafts or vets legal documentations to be used for official purposes;
• 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 MLCA’s initiatives.

 Management/Administrative Responsibilities

• Develops Individual Work Plans based on alignment to the Unit’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.  

Human Resources Responsibilities

• Participates in preparation and implementation of presentations on role of Unit for the Orientation/On-boarding programme;
• Contributes and maintains a harmonious working environment.

 Other Responsibilities

• Performs all other related duties and functions as may be required from time to time by the Permanent Secretary and respective senior executives in the ministry.