The position is responsible for advising the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) on all matters of a legal nature in relation to the Shipping Act, related Legislation and general matters affecting the MAJ. The Legal Officer is also expected to ensure that the various Directorates of the MAJ operate in compliance with required statutory and other corporate governance obligations.

The job is to be performed in such a manner that the sections/units of the Directorate become an integral part of the service quality and image of the MAJ.