NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (January 31, 2025) – The following is a public notice from the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Ministry of Human Resources:
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 detail-oriented professional with strong leadership and management competencies. The individual must have significant litigation experience at the 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Legal Counsel will be expected to:
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 expenditures)
Reports to the Ministry of Human Resources
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Master’s Degree in Law with a Legal Education Certificate and a minimum of five (5) years of legal experience (preferred); or a Bachelor’s Degree in Law with a Legal Education Certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of legal experience (essential)
Positive attitude, oriented, professional, strong leadership and management competencies
Ability to provide sound legal analysis, exercise good judgment and provide actionable recommendations
Significant litigation experience at the 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: The proposed salary scale is N35-N43.
LOCATION
Applicants must forward their Letters of Interest; Curriculum Vitae; Certificates of Qualifications; and a completed Employment Application Form (forms can be requested via email) by February 21st, 2025, to:
MAILING ADDRESS: Mr. Kevin Barrett, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Human Resources, Nevis Island Administration, Social Security Building, Pinney’s Industrial Site.
CONTACT NUMBER: (869) 469-5521 Ext. 5161/5163/5160
EMAIL Applications to: hrd@niagovkn.com