Legal Officer 2 - Land Divestment

To manage the legal aspects of SCJ Holdings Limited's (SCJH) land divestment portfolio, including sales, leases, licences, transfers and other forms of land disposition, from initiation through to post-completion. The Legal Officer 2 ensures that each transaction complies with applicable legislation, Government of Jamaica (GOJ) policies and approval requirements, contractual obligations and SCJH's strategic objectives.

• Manage the legal process for the divestment of SCJH lands through sale, lease, license, transfer, and other approved arrangements.
• Review and advise on proposed land transactions to ensure alignment with SCJH's mandate, policies, and applicable Government procedures.
• Conduct legal due diligence on properties proposed for divestment, including verification of title status, ownership, encumbrances, covenants, restrictions, easements, and other relevant matters.
• Prepare, review, negotiate, and finalise legal documents including sale agreements, leases, licenses, deeds of transfer, conveyances, memoranda of understanding, and other transactional documents.
• Provide sound legal advice to management and departments on divestment-related matters, including land ownership, leasing arrangements, investment proposals and the interpretation of relevant legislation, regulations, policies and contracts.
• Liaise with investors, prospective purchasers and lessees, government agencies, regulators, surveyors, valuators and external attorneys to facilitate transactions.

1. Legal Education Certificate and admission to the Jamaican Bar
2. Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.);
3. 5 years’ relevant experience