Role Responsibilities Prosecute and serve as lead Counsel in financial criminal matters, asset forfeiture in all Courts. Review, advise and vet all case files that are submitted by the Financial Crime Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), the Financial Investigation Agency and the International Tax Authority. Assist the Director of Public Prosecutions in the preparation and review of policies that directly relate to the implementation and compliance with the 40 Recommendations. Advise the Director of Public Prosecutions of any lacunas and necessary amendments to any criminal legislation that directly impacts the prosecution of financial criminal offences and asset recovery; and prepare drafting offences. Assist the Director of Public Prosecutions in planning training initiative for Law Enforcement Agencies in Financial crimes, and asset forfeiture. Appear in all Court applications concerning asset forfeiture. Complete a minimum of 60 Essential Learning Hours annually to enhance professional knowledge and skills. Perform any other related duties as required by the Director of Public Prosecutions or any other senior officer in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Office. Note: This post attracts a General Specialisation Allowance of $10,000.00 per annum in addition to Telephone, Travel and Housing Allowance totaling $12,880.40 per annum. BVIslanders are also eligible to receive a Lawyers Allowance. Applicants must be a barrister with a Bar Practitioners Training Certificate or a Certificate of Legal Education and have prosecutorial experience (including Financial Crime) of at least 7 years. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications & Experience Qualified Barrister with a Certificate of Legal Education OR Bar Professional Training Course Certificate (BPTC) or equivalent from a Commonwealth Jurisdiction. Experience in Financial Action Task Force 40 Recommendations Admitted to the BVI Bar or the Bar of England and Wales or of the Commonwealth Seven (7) years’ post qualification in Criminal Litigation Practiced actively in Criminal Litigation within the past five (5) years One (1) to two (2) years’ experience conducting Criminal Trials in the High Court Four (4) years’ experience in the Summary Court Knowledge & Skills Expert knowledge of the Financial Action Task Force 40 Recommendations and FATF Methodology Excellent knowledge in criminal litigation procedures and Court procedures Substantial to excellent knowledge in conducting criminal prosecutions in Summary Court, and High Court Ability to interpret legislation Expert in writing legal correspondence and submissions Proven knowledge in Criminal Law Sound knowledge in Proceeds of Criminal Conduct, Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and asset recovery Sound analytical, negotiating and conferencing skills Proven knowledge in legal research Sound public speaking skills Ability to work under high-pressure circumstances Sound knowledge of the use of standard office equipment including data basis and word processing Salary (Pay Basis) 75,284.00 Please see the link to apply for the position of Financial Senior Crown Counsel https://govvg.taleo.net/careersection/gbvijoblistext/joblist.ftl?lang=en&portal=101430233
