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 w ould 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 regulator}’ inquiries involving shipping, maritime safely 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.
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 regulator}’ 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.
Job Summary
More Information
- Job Application Details Applications should be sent by electronic mail to adminfomarad.gov.gy with the subject line: “APPLICATION “Legal Officer” Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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