Senior Crown Counsel

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
• Sound legal research skills
• Sound supervisory skills