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ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
Sunday, June 21, 2009
The National Housing Trust is seeking the services of an Attorney-at-Law on a contractual basis for its Company Secretariat and Legal Services Department.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the General Counsel and Company Secretary, the Attorney-at-Law will be responsible for:
- Preparing and reviewing contracts for professionals involved in construction projects.
- Preparing and vetting construction and construction financing contracts.
- Providing legal opinions on the operations of the NHT.
- Negotiating and completing purchases and sales of project lands, and preparing documents for sale of properties to beneficiaries.
- Modifying restrictive covenants and rectifying breaches.
ELIGIBILITY
To be selected for this position the applicants must:
- 1. Be an Attorney-at-Law qualified to practice in Jamaica
- 2. Have ten (10) years experience in the areas of negotiation and contract preparation, particularly in the areas of commercial and construction law.
The following competencies are required to perform the above tasks:
- Sound knowledge of the laws, practices and procedures relating to conveyancing and commercial transactions and construction law.
- Excellent interpersonal/customer relations skill.
This successful candidate will be offered a contract for 3 years and will be required to maintain good working relations with public & private sector agencies and financial institutions.
If you think you meet the requirements and have an interest in this position, then submit an application no later than Friday, June 19, 2009 to:
HRM Department
National Housing Trust
4 Park Boulevard
Kingston 5
Email: hrm@nht.gov.jm
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