Legal Officer

Vacancy-Legal Officer

About the FSC:

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is an integrated Financial Services regulator. Our mission is to regulate and supervise the Securities, Insurance and Private Pensions industries for the protection of their users thereby enhancing public confidence through the efforts of a competent workforce.

We are seeking individuals who are self-directed, results-oriented, and have a passion for providing excellent service.

The FSC has an immediate opening for the position of Legal Officer.

Position Summary:

The Legal Officer provides advice on the interpretation and application of the laws pertaining to the regulated sectors of the FSC. As part of the legal services rendered to the FSC, the Legal Officer also provides legal advice and opinions to all Divisions of the FSC, the Executive Director and the Board of Commissioners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research and provide legal opinions on issues that arise in the interpretation and application of the relevant laws.
• Drafts, reviews and negotiates contracts.
• Prepare pleadings and submission in litigation matters before the court and the FSC Appeal Tribunal.
• Prepare submissions in relation to internal proceedings/hearings as well as coordinate said hearings before the Board of the FSC in accordance with established internal procedures.
• Prepare Access to Information Monthly and Quarterly Reports and prepare responses to requests for information.
• Attend meetings and provide advice to the Fit and Proper Review, Enforcement, Supervisory and Regulatory, and other Committees.
• Collaborate with the Investigations and Enforcement Division on enforcement action against persons who are in violation of the relevant statutes.
• Review, assess and analyze existing legislation and concept papers and make recommendations in respect to proposed legislative and regulatory changes as they may affect the securities, insurance, and pensions industry.
  • Conduct registration of Superannuation Funds and Retirement Schemes.
    • The LLB Degree and Council of Legal Education Certificate
    • The job requires at least 3 years’ relevant work experience in a comparable position and business/work environment preferably a regulatory body or the Attorney General’s Chamber.
    • The position holder should have knowledge of the legislative process and procurement laws in Jamaica.

Education, Knowledge, and Skills:

• The LLB Degree and Council of Legal Education Certificate
• The job requires at least 3 years’ relevant work experience in a comparable position and business/work environment preferably a regulatory body or the Attorney General’s Chamber.
• The position holder should have knowledge of the legislative process and procurement laws in Jamaica.