Ascension : VACANCY - ATTORNEY GENERAL
Submitted by The Islander (Gavin Yon) 31.05.2007 (Article Archived on 14.06.2007)

This is a unique opportunity to develop your career and to support the change process in a British Overseas Territory at an exciting point of its socio-economic development.

G O V E R N M E N T   O F   S T   H E L E N A

PUBLIC NOTICE

VACANCY - ATTORNEY GENERAL

THREE YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT - £50,000 plus other benefits

This is a unique opportunity to develop your career and to support the change process in a British Overseas Territory at an exciting point of its socio-economic development.

As the principal legal adviser on the island, the successful applicant will deliver sound and professional legal advice to the Governor and the Governments of St Helena, Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha on the full range of government activities .S/he will lead a small team comprising of two Crown Counsels, Legislative Draftsman and administrative staff and will be a member of the government management team. S/he will also provide guidance and assistance to the Legal, Lands and Planning Department on all legal matters that are under the Department’s remit. 

Applicants must be a qualified Barrister, Advocate or Solicitor with 10 years’ professional experience in legal practice including public, contract and employment law, conveyancing and criminal and civil litigation.  They must have experience of advocacy before tribunals and ideally they will have legal experience within a small island.

St Helena Island is a UK Overseas Territory located in the South Atlantic (www.sainthelena.gov.sh). It is a small, beautiful sub-tropical island with an equable climate of warm sunny summers, and mild winters and with a fascinating heritage.  Its economy is based mainly on offshore employment, agriculture, fishing and more recently, growing tourism. St Helena has its own Constitution and Legislature. The Attorney General’s remit also covers Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha – which have their own governmental systems. Currently St Helena can be reached only by sea. The planned construction of an airport and related developments will not only improve access but also stimulate socio and economic change. St Helena government is committed to economic growth, continuous improvement of public services, and protection of the island’s unique wildlife and environment.

The contract will provide inter alia:

·         free accommodation

·         free travel costs to and from St Helena at the commencement and completion of contract for the successful applicant and dependants, mid-tour return passage to place of engagement and a relocation package if the successful candidate resides overseas 

·         contribution to a pension scheme

·         generous leave entitlement

Application forms and terms of reference can be obtained from the Personnel Department, tel: 00 290 2418/2720, fax: 00 290 2450, e-mail: barbara@sainthelena.gov.sh.  Applications should include a CV and should be submitted to the Chief Personnel Officer, No. 3 Main Street, by no later than 13 June 2007.

Barbara A George
4 May 2007
Chief Personnel Officer