Crown Counsel (Civil)

The Solicitor General’s Office (SGO) contributes towards the objectives of the Attorney General in providing comprehensive, reliable, and timely legal advice to Government agencies and various public bodies.

The Government of the Cayman Islands is currently inviting applications for the following post:

 CROWN COUNSEL (Civil)

CI$81,252.00 – CI$109,296.00 per annum 

The Attorney General is the principal legal adviser to the Government of the Cayman Islands. The Solicitor General’s Office (SGO) contributes towards the objectives of the Attorney General in providing comprehensive, reliable, and timely legal advice to Government agencies and various public bodies. The SGO provides an effective and efficient service in the conduct of civil litigation for or on behalf of the Crown.  

 Operating within the SGO, the role will focus on contract preparation and review whilst also undertaking work in a wide range of other areas including administrative/public law, human rights, constitutional law, immigration, tort, employment, children’s law, freedom of information/data protection, planning and land law.  Litigation will typically include judicial review, statutory appeals, writ actions and some tribunal proceedings.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience and Skills

 Applicants for this position should be a Solicitor, Barrister or Attorney-at-Law qualified to practice in an English-speaking Commonwealth jurisdiction. Applicants must also:

•  possess a minimum of five (5) years’ post qualification experience;
• have strong knowledge and experience in the drafting and review of contracts, including contracts for the procurement of goods and services;
• have sound advocacy skills and experience;
• have the ability to undertake detailed and complex legal research;
• have the ability to provide comprehensive, reliable and timely legal advice;
• have the ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently;
• have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Depending on the successful candidate, the appointment would be on contract for two (2) years in the first instance, with the option to seek renewal.  Leave entitlement will be twenty-five (25) working days per annum and benefits include air passages, baggage/freight and relocation allowances, a non-contributory Government Pension Scheme and medical and dental coverage. 

Please note that no income tax is payable in the Cayman Islands (CI$1.00 = US$1.20).

Detailed job descriptions, information on benefits and a Government Application Form are available at:  www.careers.gov.ky  

Please create your profile submit your interest in this post through the above website. 

Deadline for receipt of applications: Friday – 26 April  2024