Namloc-Legal Officer

GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA

ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CHAMBERS

Applications are invited for the position of Legal Officer of the National Anti-Money Laundering Oversight Committee (NAMLOC) - with the Attorney General’s Chambers. The principle responsibilities, for the position and qualification requirements are provided below.

Principle Responsibilities

Analyze data and other information from relevant public and private stakeholders and the general public relating to anti-money laundering, counter financing of terrorism and counter proliferation financing awareness and systems.

2. Provide advice to the National anti-Money Laundering Oversight Committee (NAMLOC) in matters related but not limited to Saint Lucia’s compliance with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations.
3. Provide guidance to various stakeholders on matters pertaining to the implementation of and best practices relating compliance with the FATF Standards.
4. Contribute to the formulation and revision of policies aimed at improving AML/CFT/CPF strategies and addressing emerging risks
5. Assist in the preparation of reports assessing the effectiveness of Saint Lucia’s AML/CFT/CPF systems and compliance with FATF Recommendations.
6. Assist in the development of material, including but not limited to PowerPoint presentations, for workshops, meetings, and other purposes.
7. To attend meetings of the NAMLOC when required to advise on legislative compliance with FATF recommendations.
8. Drafts and reviews correspondence on behalf of the NAMLOC.
9. Review and provide feedback on documents prepared by NAMLOC.

Works under the direction of and reports to the Director of NAMLOC.

11. Help design and implement AML/CFT/CPF public awareness campaigns.
12. Performs such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director, and the Chairperson of NAMLOC.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Advanced working knowledge of the anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing and counter-proliferation financing Laws of Saint Lucia.
2. Advanced knowledge of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) 40 Recommendations, 11 Immediate Outcomes, the FATF Methodology and the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) processes.

2.   A working knowledge of and ability to interpret Legislation, Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

3.   Knowledge of the Court Procedures

4.   Knowledge of legal principles, practices and proceedings.

5.   Knowledge of government procedures and practices.

6.   Ability to communicate persuasively and clearly both orally and in writing.

7.   Self-motivated and proven ability to work well as part of a team.

8.   Ability to plan and organize work and prepare concise reports.

9.   Ability to analyze issues, make interpretations and sound recommendations.

10. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Qualification and Experience Requirements

1. A Bachelor’s degree in Law and a Legal Education Certificate plus three (3) years of experience at Grade 15.
2. Experience in AML/CFT/CPF would be an asset.

Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be in accordance with the terms stipulated by the Attorney General’s Chambers.

Suitable qualified applicants will be acknowledged and invited for an interview.

Application with resume including the names and contact details of two referees must be

submitted in a sealed envelope marked: Confidential-Application for the Position of NAMLOC Legal Officer -National Anti-Money Laundering Oversight Committee and must

be sent to:

The Permanent Secretary

Attorney General’s Chambers

2nd Floor, Francis Compton Building

Waterfront

Castries
 

OR

By email, signed and in pdf format to: ps.agchambers@agchambers.govt.lc

Deadline for receipt of applications: 28^th February, 2025.