SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL

SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL

VACANCY AT THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT

The Nevis Island Administration, Ministry of Human Resources on behalf of the Legal Department invites applications to fill the role of SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL.

OVERVIEW

The Legal Department is searching for a positive and detailed oriented professional with strong leadership and management competencies. The individual must have significant litigation experience at High Court and Court of Appeal levels. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high level legal and policy advice on matters of relevance to the Nevis Island Administration. The Senior Legal Counsel is accountable for providing comprehensive and advanced in-house legal support as well as representing the Nevis Island Administration in litigation matters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Oversee the daily operations of the Legal Department and supervise all staff
• Collaborate with the Legal Adviser, soliciting advice and support on legal matters
• Provide advice and representation on contentious and litigation matters and mitigate legal risks
• Identify and monitor emerging legal developments, and regulatory requirements and advise the NIA accordingly
• Provide strategic legal advice to senior management across the Administration
• Monitor and provide advice on all laws and regulations affecting the NIA
• Assist with the drafting and maintenance of corporate policies and procedures
• Maintain and/or shape the legal strategy and legislative programme of the Administration
• Advise on corporate governance matters
• Negotiate and draft contracts and agreements
• Provide training and guidance to other Legal Counsel in the department on all issues
• Be responsible for managing, preparing and reporting/submitting the department’s overall budget
• Act as the Accounting Officer for the department (approving/ managing expenditure)
• Reports to the Permanent Secretary of the Premier’s Ministry

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree in Law with a Legal Education Certificate and a minimum of five (5) years legal experience (preferred); or a Bachelor’s Degree in Law with a Legal Education Certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years legal experience (essential)

• Positive attitude, detailed oriented, professional, strong leadership and management competencies
• Ability to provide sound legal analysis, exercise good judgment and provide actionable recommendations
• Significant litigation experience at High Court and Court of Appeal levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail
• A track record of preparing high quality, influential legal and policy advice
• Team Player - ability to work collaboratively with staff in legal and other disciplines across the organization
• A commitment to excellent performance; ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively
• Experience in developing and implementing significant legal and policy research projects
• Good interpersonal skills - proactively solves problems and makes decisions. 

SALARY: Commensurate with qualification and experience. 

APPLICATION: Applicants must address their Letter of Interest to Mr. Kevin Barrett, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Human Resources, Social Security Building, Pinney’s Estate, Nevis. The Letter of Interest must be accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae, completed NIA Application Form, and Certificates of Qualifications. Shortlisted applicants will be required to submit Police Records.  

1. Deadline: Applications must be received by March 16, 2026 
2. NIA Application Forms can be collected from the HR office or retrieved via https://nia.gov.kn/documents/human-resources/