Crown Counsel (Civil)

The Crown Counsel (Civil) undertakes civil litigation and provides legal advice and assistance to Government departments and statutory authorities.

 All applicants must complete the Cayman Islands Government Application Form accessed through www.careers.gov.ky  

CAYMAN ISLANDS GOVERNMENT

The Portfolio of Legal Affairs is currently inviting applications for the following post within the Solicitor General’s Office, Attorney General’s Chambers:

Crown Counsel (Civil)

CI$87,444.00 - CI$114,768.00 per annum (USD$105,100.00 – USD$175,600.00 approx)

The Crown Counsel (Civil) undertakes civil litigation and provides legal advice and assistance to Government departments and statutory authorities. The allocation may change from time to time, and the nature of the duties will thus vary, but will comprise the full range of civil legal work, including contentious and non-contentious work.

The Crown Counsel (Civil) provides legal advice and assistance to Government departments, statutory authorities and other public bodies, assists in the preparation and negotiation of a range of contracts, leases, licenses and other agreements. Including Immigration, Human Rights, Constitutional Law, Land, Asylum, Public Law, Freedom of Information, and Data Protection.

Applicants for this position must be a solicitor, barrister or Attorney-at-Law qualified to practice in an English-speaking Commonwealth jurisdiction. It is also a requirement that applicants possess:

• At least five years’ relevant post-qualification experience;

• Aptitude as an advocate with the ability to assimilate instructions quickly; and

• The ability to conduct independent research and give clear and accurate advice.

A detailed job description, information on benefits and your ability to create your profile and apply for this post are available at www.careers.gov.ky

A satisfactory police records check and drugs test are conditions of employment. 

Deadline for receipt of applications: 11^th January 2026