GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA

SCJ HOLDINGS LIMITED

A Land Management Agency of the Government of Jamaica

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of:

LEGAL OFFICER 2 – LAND DIVESTMENT

Company: SCJ Holdings Limited

Salary Range: $7,165,549.00 – $9,636,867.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manage the legal process for the divestment of SCJH lands through sale, lease, license, transfer, and other approved arrangements.
2. Review and advise on proposed land transactions to ensure alignment with SCJH’s mandate, policies, and applicable Government procedures.
3. Conduct legal due diligence on properties proposed for divestment, including verification of title status, ownership, encumbrances, covenants, restrictions, easements, and other relevant matters.
4. Prepare, review, negotiate, and finalise legal documents including sale agreements, leases, licenses, deeds of transfer, conveyances, memoranda of understanding, and other transactional documents.
5. 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.
6. Liaise with investors, prospective purchasers and lessees, government agencies, regulators, surveyors, valuators and external attorneys to facilitate transactions.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Jamaican property law, conveyancing procedures and land registration, including title investigation, subdivision, etc.
• Knowledge of GOJ policies, procedures and legislation relating to public sector land management, and public body governance.
• Knowledge of contract law, commercial transactions and legal risk management.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from an accredited institution.
• Legal Education Certificate from the Norman Manley Law School.
• Admission to practise as an Attorney-at-Law in Jamaica, with a valid practising certificate.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ post-qualification experience, including at least three (3) years in conveyancing, real estate transactions or property law.
• Demonstrated experience managing land sale, lease or transfer transactions, conducting legal due diligence, and drafting and negotiating property agreements.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience supervising staff or leading a team or portfolio of matters.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested persons must forward their applications and résumés no later than Friday, November 6, 2026, to:

Director, HRM, Administration & Community Relations SCJ Holdings Limited Lot 12, Innswood, Old Harbour Road Spanish Town P.O., St. Catherine

Email: jobs@scjholdings.gov.jm

Telephone: 876-943-4344 / 876-943-4457

Application Deadline: November 6, 2026