Senior Crown Counsel (Ascension Island)
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Apply before 11:55 pm on Friday 29th November 2024
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Job summary
| We’re looking for a Solicitor or Barrister to take a full and active role in ensuring the good governance of Ascension Island. |
Job description
| You’ll provide a full range of legal services to the Ascension Island Government (AIG) and be an active participant in the government’s Senior Management Team. Through the provision of strategic legal advice, you’ll support the AIG’s Directorates to achieve their objectives, and contribute to the good governance of the island by taking a proactive approach to the identification, mitigation and management of legal risks. You’ll be responsible for managing any litigation brought against or by the Government, including civil and employment litigation, as well as acting as the prosecuting authority in respect of criminal matters. You’ll also provide legal support for the government’s legislative agenda, in particular providing legal advice on policy development, liaising with external lawyers on legislative drafting, and supporting post-legislative implementation. |
Person specification
| As a Solicitor or Barrister with at least five years post-qualification experience, including both litigation and advisory work, you’ll be someone who is knowledgeable, adaptable and resilient with a high level of person integrity. You’ll bring experience of managing the competing demands of a busy practice, the ability to prioritise effectively and work under minimal supervision, with responsibility for delivering to deadlines on key and often complex legal issues. |
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Two year Accompanied Status contract (partner and any children passages provided). Food allowance of £7,560 pa accompanied £3780 pa single. Electricity allowance worth £938 pa. Water allowance worth £2,729 pa accompanied £1,360 single. Relocation costs for personal effects and vehicle from the UK. One mid-contract return journey to country of recruitment. Gratuity payable on completion of 2-year contract. 30 days annual leave + 9 public holidays. Free primary medical and dental care and medical referral if required including medivac provision in emergency. Free schooling for children 4 to 16 years. Free annual travel insurance. Death in Service cover. Note: If you are a civil servant or an employee of a public body, this advertised role is not within the Civil Service or an accredited Non-Departmental Public Body. As such, your continuity of service may be affected if you apply and are successful, and you should check the appropriate guidance with your HR team or line manager. This role may not include an option to apply for a Civil Service Pension, as it is outside the Civil Service.
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| Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by Teams/Skype. A second round of interviews is likely. |
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- Name : HR Team Ascension Island Government
- Email : recruitment@ascension.gov.ac
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- Email : recruitment@ascension.gov.ac