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Government of Bermuda SENIOR CROWN COUNSEL


Government of Bermuda | The Cabinet Office
Department of Human Resources
Ministry of Legal Affairs
SENIOR CROWN COUNSEL
PS45 $164,538 (=US$ equivalent)
Attorney-General’s Chambers
Ref: 6081/04/0083/OS
Applicants are invited to the post of Senior Crown Counsel within the Attorney-General’s Chambers. The successful applicant will be assigned by the Attorney-General to the Civil/Advisory and Litigation Section of Chambers and will work under the general supervision of the Solicitor General.
Duties of the post will consist of but are not limited to:
•    conducting civil  litigation in all courts of Bermuda;
•    providing legal advice, and drafting legal documents including Conveyances and Leases as required for Government Ministries and Departments as directed by the Attorney General or the Solicitor General ; and
•    serving as a mentor/advisor to Junior Crown Counsel and Pupils.
Applicants must be qualified to practice law in a Commonwealth jurisdiction. In addition, a minimum of eight (8) years’ post qualification experience in related areas is required. Applicants should have experience in more than one of the following areas of law: Constitutional, Administrative, Civil, International, Conveyancing/Planning, Corporate and Telecommunications.
This position will be offered on a three (3) year contract term.  Any persons wishing to be considered for the position advertised may apply on line atwww.govtcareers.gov.bm by the specified closing date: 29th May 2013