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
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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