Senior Crown Counsel (Ascension Island)

Youll provide a full range of legal services to the Ascension Island Government (AIG) and be an active participant in the governments Senior Management Team. Through the provision of strategic legal advice, youll support the AIGs 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. Youll 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. Youll also provide legal support for the governments legislative agenda, in particular providing legal advice on policy development, liaising with external lawyers on legislative drafting, and supporting post-legislative implementation.