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CO-OPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS
MARITIME ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
LEGAL OFFICER
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Legal Officer at the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law with strong academic credentials.
- Certificate of Legal Education and Called to the Bar to practice Law in Guyana and/or a Master’s Degree in International Maritime Law from a recognised academic institution.
- Knowledge of the Law of the Sea, Shipping, and/or Marine Environment would be advantageous.
- Working knowledge of relevant computer applications.
- Relevant experience.
Major Responsibilities:
- Providing legal and regulatory support to all Divisions, and Units within MARAD.
- Act as a point of contact to internal stakeholders on legal and regulatory inquiries involving shipping, maritime safety and security matters.
- Attend internal meetings and coordinate and implement follow up actions where action is required from the Legal Services Division.
- Instruct and manage external stakeholders as instructed.
- Assist in Legislative Review and Update.
- Assist in the development of internal policies, procedures, best practices and compilation of international and regional precedents.
Accountability Objectives:
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, change intensive and culturally diverse environment
- Strong technical legal skills
- Ability to interact across all levels of the Public Sector
- Excellent analytical skills and conceptual thinking
- Excellent oral and writing skills
Remuneration
The successful applicant will receive an attractive remuneration package.
CO-OPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA
AUDIT OFFICE OF GUYANA
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More Information
- Job Application Details Applications should be sent by electronic mail to adminfa marad.gov.gy with the subject line: “APPLICATION “Legal Officer”, Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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