Senior Crown Council
Ascension Island
* Full-time role
* Accompanied Status Contract
* Total package value up to £67,542 per annum
What we offer:
* Competitive salary of up to £51,515
* Rent-free, furnished housing (valued at £3,000 per annum, taxable)
* Food & Utilities Allowances: £7,560 p.a. (accompanied) or £3,780 p.a. (single), plus electricity and water allowances
* Relocation assistance, one mid-contract return journey, and annual travel insurance
* Free primary dental and medical care on Ascension, with off-island medical referrals
* Free schooling for dependent children (ages 4-16)
* 30 days' annual leave, nine public holidays, gratuity on contract completion, death-in-service insurance
What you'll do:
* Provide a full range of legal services to the government
* Support the AIG's Directorates to achieve their objectives and contribute to the good governance of the island
* Manage any litigation brought against or by the Government, including civil and employment litigation
* Act as the prosecuting authority in respect of criminal matters
* Provide legal support for the government's legislative agenda
About you:
* Solicitor or Barrister with at least five years of post-qualification experience, including both litigation and advisory work
* Knowledgeable, adaptable, and resilient with a high level of personal integrity
* Experienced in managing the competing demands of a busy practice, prioritising effectively and working under minimal supervision
What's it like to work on Ascension?
* Ascension Island is a small volcanic island in the South Atlantic, part of the UK Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha
* Collaborative community with a distinct, adventurous spirit, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and the vast Atlantic Ocean
The appointment will be subject to:
* Satisfactory employment references
* Enhanced Criminal Records Check
* Satisfactory Medical and Dental Clearance