LEGAL OFFICER
Development Bank of Jamaica
- Kingston and St. Andrew
- Not disclosed
- Permanent full-time
- Updated 10/10/2023
- Human Resources
To advise on a wide range of legal matters, including regulatory and operational issues to support the Bank’s services relating to both project and non-project activities.
The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) invites suitably qualified persons to apply for the position of:
LEGAL OFFICER
To advise on a wide range of legal matters, including regulatory and operational issues to support the Bank’s services relating to both project and non-project activities – which typically includes, but not limited to, services relating to financing including lending, grant funding, equity financing, venture capital and other financings, as well as advisory services on all administrative and institutional matters.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare, and as applicable, interpret / review of various legal and security documents (e.g., Loan, Shareholder and SaleAgreements and other Commercial Agreements; Promissory Notes, Deeds of Assignment and Indemnity, Leases) and prepare advice on their legal effects and implications.
Prepare, evaluate, and review investment and divestment documentation to ensure protection of the Bank’s interest; propose comprehensive legal remedies/advise according to agreed strategies.
Prepare, review, and modify contractual instruments to assist and support various business activities.
Conduct legal analysis and research on various matters; prepare briefs and opinions, develop, and recommend legal policy and procedures.
Review and analyse laws and regulations including those-, related to specific industriesand advise on how to comply with legal requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS - the required minimum qualifications, experience, and attributes:
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B);
Certificate in Legal Education
In-depth knowledge of corporate and commercial law
Proficiency in the use of MS Word
Must be confidential, flexible, results-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Strong negotiation and communicationskills.
Sound critical thinking and problem-solving skills to find solutions to complex problems and challenges.
Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism to interact well with internal and external stakeholders.
Five (5) years postqualification experience in commercial and corporate law as well as preparation of loan and security documentation.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit their application by 20th October 2023
Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.