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Financial Services Regulatory Commission ________________________________________________________________________________________________ VACANCY NOTICE Applications are invited from suitable, eligible and qualified candidates for the position of Attorney-at-Law/ Legal Officer.

Job Summary: The Attorney-at-Law / Legal Officer will provide legal representation, advice, interpretation and opinions to and on behalf of the Financial Services Regulatory Commission (“Commission”).
Duties and Responsibilities:  Conducts researches and reviews existing legislation and recommends appropriate amendments.

 Provides advice on the legal impact of regulatory and supervisory policies of the Commission.

 Researches and prepares legal opinions for the Commission.

 Prepares and vets legal documents including contracts and financial documents.

 Manages the Legal and Research Department within the Commission.
 Liaises with and provides briefs to the Ministries of Government, statutory authorities and any other person as directed by the Chief Executive Officer and/or Board of Directors with regard to the conduct of legal matters affecting the Commission.

 Represents the Commission at Meetings, Conferences or Workshops as directed by the Chief Executive Officer.

 Represent the Commission in Courts of law or Tribunals where necessary.

 To act as Secretary to the Management Committee.


Knowledge, Skills and Responsibilities:  Negotiation, mediation and arbitration skills.

 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

 Ability to write clearly, concisely and in an organized manner with conclusions fully supported by appropriate facts and analysis.

 Ability to effectively utilize the principles, methods, materials, practices and references in legal research.
 Sound understanding of the Commission’s operations, rules and regulations.

 Considerable knowledge of the laws of the Antigua and Barbuda and in particular the regulatory laws administered by the Financial Services Regulatory Commission.

 Sound knowledge of the procedures and practices of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court and the Industrial Court of Antigua and Barbuda.

 Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Minimum Experience and Training:  Qualified to practice as an Attorney-at-Law in the jurisdiction of Antigua and Barbuda as evidenced by the professional certification required by law.

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 At least eight (8) years’ experience in the practice of law.
 Knowledge and work experience in any of the following or combination of the same: financial law (with a focus on international banking, insurance and other non-banking institutions); public/administrative law; employment/labour law; and Legislative drafting.

2-3 years management or supervisory experience will be an asset; ii.

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v. Applications should be submitted by May 15th 2019 to: kevin.williams@fsrc.gov.ag or the Director of Operations, P O Box 2674, Royal Palm Place, Friars Hill Road, St. John’s Antigua.

Only suitable qualified applications will be acknowledged.