This professional position has system wide responsibility for translating the policies of the Government and statutory bodies into clear and effective legislation and providing accurate legal advice to the Government.

GOVERNMENT VACANCY

JOB TITLE:                             SENIOR PARLIAMENTARY COUNSEL

MINISTRY:                            ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CHAMBERS

LOCATION:                           THE JOB IS BASED IN GRAND TURK BUT AT THE DISCRETION

OF THE TCI PUBLIC SERVICE, IT MAY BE RELOCATED TO ANOTHER

PART OF TCI.

JOB SUMMARY:

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has departmental and governmental accountability for:-

1. Draft primary and subsidiary legislation.
2. Assist with the preparation of instructions for the drafting of primary and secondary legislation.
3. Advise on Bills throughout the legislative process.
4. Maintain legislative files.
5. Maintain database of laws of the Turks and Caicos Islands and prepare revised laws as necessary.
6. Prepare for publication an annual volume of primary and subsidiary legislation enacted during the previous year.
7. Draft opinions on statutory interpretation and constitutional and administrative law issues.
8. Provide legal advice to all government departments
9. Maintain Chambers’ law library under the supervision of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel.
10. Assist in the law revision process.
11. Supervise junior staff.
12. Adhere to all Public Service codes, rules and regulations.
13. Other duties as may be directed by the Deputy Attorney General or Attorney General from time to time.

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the Passport photo page, National Turks & Caicos Islander Status Card (where applicable). Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate.