Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Level 12)

To plan, develop and direct implementation of strategy to meet agreed operational performance plans so as to ensure the delivery of quality service commensurate with the requirements and expectations of stakeholders; Responsible for strategizing, managing, directing and providing comprehensive, analytical and responsive legal expertise to company personnel and customers.

• Operational policies and procedures
• Recommended/proposed legislation
• Legal advice based on Jamaican law
• Legal action against non-compliant organisations and persons
• Quality customer service delivery
• Effective and efficient operations capable of generating profit.
• Registration of documents in keeping with the law
• Charges against the properties of Companies registered and released.
• Strategic business development plan and action
• Monthly, quarterly, semi annual and annual performance reports.
• Trained, skilled and motivated staff.
• Security Interests in Personal Property effectively managed.
• Registry of Charitable Organizations contains accurate data.

• Soundness of legal advice provided
• Effectiveness of litigation activity
• Proposed legislative amendments are solidly grounded and effective
• Cost effectiveness of business decisions
• Effectiveness of business strategies in augmenting revenue
• Conformity of Registered Documents with the law.
• Expenditure being in line with budgeted provision.
• The extent to which operational policies and procedures achieve the desired objectives
• Agency policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Availability of trained and motivated staff to execute the Business and Legal functions.
• Confidentiality and integrity are exercised.

• Shapes and develops division strategy and organization and identifies opportunities and areas for improvement within each division.
• Advises the CEO on strategic business development and key corporate planning issues that relate and impact the operations of the Agency.
• Develops and monitor operational goals to ensure that goals and objectives of the Agency are met.
• Performs operational and basic financial analysis of factors impacting departmental Key Performance Indicators
• Participates in developing strategies for the building of an organizational culture that is compatible with the Agency’s mission.
• Contributes strategically to the preparation of litigation briefs, complaints, answers, motions, and other court documents as well as legal opinions.
• Develops preventive law strategies and corporate policy and compliance programs to help minimize litigation, third party disputes and other potential problems.
• Provides legal advice to the Agency in all areas of operations and seeks outside advice if the legal competence in the particular area is best derived from an external source.
• Reviews legislation relating to the operations of the Agency and recommend changes and amendments as appropriate.
• Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, rulings, interpretations and court decisions as they affect the operations of the Agency.
• Plans, develops and approves/recommends specific operational policies, programs, procedures and methods in concert with general policies.
• Plans, direct, control and implement all strategies and activities to generate and maximize overall revenues and increased business development.
• Monitors the quality of the Agency’s deliverables to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.
• Directs public relations, public education, and advertising strategies inclusive of arranging for the promotion of the Agency’s visibility in local, national, regional and international markets.
• Creates the environment within which the registration of business entities may take place in compliance with the Agency’s legal framework.
• Reviews the operations of the three units to improve operational efficiency.
• Arranges for the preparation of progress reports for submission to the CEO.
• Approves registration documents and certified copies of documents.
• Authorizes department expenditure within approved limits.
• Directs, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff supervised to meet agreed performance targets and standards.
• Undertakes line personnel and administrative functions including selection, training, discipline, and approval of leave for Department staff in accordance with the Agency’s HR policies and procedures.
• Acts for the Chief Executive Officer/Registrar of Companies in her absence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned from time to time by the Chief Executive Officer.

• Advise the CEO on business operations strategies
• Review and amend business strategies
• Approve/recommend the release of legal opinions.
• Interact with external legal sources for advice
• Represent the Agency in court related matters
• Interpret key operational legislation for internal and external customers
• Review and recommend changes to legislation.
• Revise business operational policies.
• Authorise expenditure with budgetary limits
• Approve critical media releases.
• Recommend staff appointments, transfers and promotions.
• Take disciplinary action in accordance with the Agency’s policies and procedures.

• Sound knowledge of the Acts governing the operations of the Agency
• Good working knowledge of Jamaican law.
• Strong advocacy, public speaking, legal drafting and writing skills
• Keen eye for details
• Knowledge of business forecasting
• Strong business management and development skills
• Ability to multi-task in a pressure type environment
• Negotiating and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to lead a team
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Strong team building skills
• Solid judgment and critical thinking skills
• Working knowledge of relevant software applications

• Attorney-at-Law (qualified to practice in Jamaica).
• Post graduate qualification in Business Administration such as an MBA or equivalent qualification.
• At least seven (7) years legal/business management experience of which at least four (4) years should be at the senior management level.