Role signals
Legal
About this role
Role Summary
Provide legal advice as well as prosecute cases in order to maintain the integrity of the legal system in a professionalmanner.
Role Responsibilities
- 1.Develop and maintain a sound, in-depth knowledge of
- global and Virgin Islands legal, regulatory and policyframeworks and best practices in anti-money laundering, CFT and PF, including related assessments of the VirginIslands.
- 2.Provide legal advice and analysis to Ministries and Departments, and attend meetings to provide legal assistanceon AML/CFT/PF matters.
- 3.Serve as Senior Counsel in the Courts, particularly concerning AML/CFT/PF matters.
- 4.Prepare cases, opinions, legal communications, and documents, including managing document preparation, filing,and service.
- 5.Prepare for adjudication of matters, negotiate amicable settlements: contract or court.
- 6.Respond or collaborate on responses to domestic and international questionnaires concerning AML/CFT/PFmatters.
- 7.Prepare and manage outgoing requests for legal assistance and advise on incoming letters of request whenrequired.
- 8.Attend /Participate in relevant workshops and seminars and assist with presentations.
- 9.Prepare for and attend any stage of domestic and international AML/CFT/PF assessments, including collaborationwith other domestic stakeholders.
- 10.Serve on various committees as required.
- 11.Supervise and lead Crown Counsel in the management of cases.
- 12.Perform any other related duties as required by Supervisor or any other senior officer in order to contribute to theeffectiveness and efficiency of the Department.
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor of Laws Degree or equivalent
- Certificate of Legal Education (CLE) or Bar Professional Training Course Certificate (BPTC)
- Admitted as a legal practitioner in the Virgin Islands or imminent Call or other common law
Bar qualifications
- Five (5) years post-qualification experience
- Qualification or certification related to AML/CFT or compliance
Knowledge & Skills
- Expert
- knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
- Expert knowledge of global anti-money laundering/ legal and regulatory framework, and best practice - experience in implementation preferred
- Senior Crown Counsel
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- Expert knowledge of global CFT/PF legal and regulatory frameworks and best practice
- Expert knowledge of the Government’s vision and strategy for anti-money laundering, terrorist financing andproliferation financing
- Strong critical thinking, analytical thinking, negotiating, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Strong ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally
- Expert knowledge of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Rules
- Sound knowledge of applicable statutes and statutory interpretation
- Sound knowledge of and experience in Court proceedings
- Ability to master and interpret legislation
- Sound knowledge of the use of standard office equipment
- Ability to work under pressure