Crown Prosecutor

ST HELENA GOVERNMENT; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Le gouvernement de Ste Hélène recherche un Solicitor General pour gérer les affaires criminelles et fournir des conseils juridiques. Le rôle comporte des responsabilités variées, y compris la préparation de documents légaux et la représentation lors de discussions. Le candidat idéal devra avoir une expérience solide en matière criminelle, une expertise en plaidoyer, et démontrer des valeurs de justice et d'intégrité.

Benefits

International Supplement

Relocation Allowances

Annual Pension Contribution of 7.5% of salary

30 days of annual leave plus Public Holidays

Qualifications

• Plusieurs années de PQE/call.
• Expérience significative en matière criminelle.
• Gestion des affaires criminelles et procès au jury.

Responsibilities

• Conseiller la police et prendre des décisions de poursuite.
• Préparer des accusations et s'assurer des obligations de divulgation.
• Représenter l'Attorney General en matière de consultations policières.

Skills

Advocacy

Legal Research

Criminal Law Knowledge

Education

UK or Commonwealth qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

Enjoying unique lifestyle opportunities, St Helena Island is a self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom. It forms part of the wider British Overseas Territory of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Although better placed to develop economically and socially as a result of opening our international airport in 2017, we are not at the stage of self-sufficiency and therefore remain dependent on UK government aid.

The island’s team of Law Officers is currently made up of the Attorney General, Senior Crown Counsel (Civil), two Crown Counsels (Contracts), Crown Counsel (Civil), and two Legislative Drafters and PA support officers. We are also looking to recruit a Solicitor General, a Legislative Commissioner, and a Paralegal.

You will be responsible for conducting all criminal matters in St Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha under the Attorney General. This includes:

1. Providing advice to the police;
2. Making reasoned, properly recorded, and evidenced charging decisions;
3. Preparing indictments, summonses, and all required notices;
4. Ensuring all disclosure obligations are met and kept under continual review.

You will undertake the majority of advocacy and representation, and where advocacy is performed by others, ensure they are properly instructed, supervised, and assisted.

You will need to develop a detailed working knowledge of the constitutions (which vary slightly between St Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha), as well as all relevant criminal and procedural laws. You must adhere to the Crown Prosecution Service's relevant Codes of Practice and guidance, unless superseded by local arrangements.

Additional responsibilities include undertaking non-police prosecution work and providing advice, advocacy, and support (including training) for the St Helena Government and its officers concerning tribunals or inquiries such as:

1. Inquests;
2. Tax, Customs & Excise;
3. Immigration matters.

You will act as Acting Attorney General as required, representing the Attorney General on the Police Consultative Committee and the Anti-Money Laundering Authority. You will conduct legal research, review legislation, and supervise or assist external lawyers, Crown Counsels, or paralegals involved in criminal work. Your advice on criminal law matters will be highly valued.

Applicants should be UK or Commonwealth qualified solicitors or barristers with several years of PQE/call, substantial experience in conducting criminal cases, and significant advocacy experience, including sole conduct of jury trials and managing their own caseload.

You must demonstrate core values of fairness, integrity, and teamwork, and leverage your diverse expertise to benefit St Helena broadly. As a funded officer through the Technical Co-Operation Programme, you will contribute to workforce, community, and capacity development in St Helena.

Our Benefits Package Includes:

• An International Supplement, detailed in the Overseas Vacancy Information on our website.
• Relocation Allowances, detailed in the Overseas Vacancy Information on our website.
• Annual Pension Contribution of 7.5% of salary
• 30 days of annual leave plus Public Holidays

How to Apply:

Application forms are available on our website via the button below, where further information can also be found. Alternatively, contact Kedell Worboys at 0203 818 7610 or via email.

Applications should be sent to [e-mail] and must be received by 20 June 2025.

Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 30 June.

Note: To be considered, you must complete our application form. CV submissions alone will not be considered.

The Public Service welcomes applications from all community members regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief, and considers all applications based on merit in accordance with the person specification.