FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY

SAINT VINCENT & THE GRENADINES

The Financial Services Authority (‘FSA’) is a governmental statutory body established pursuant to the Financial Services Authority Act, Act. No. 33 of 2011, as a single regulatory body to regulate the international financial services and the non-bank financial services sectors in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

The FSA invites applications from suitably qualified applicants to fill the position of LEGAL OFFICER. 

Duties and Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the position are to:

• Conduct legal research and provide legal advice on the interpretation and application of regulatory legislation
• Legal representation of the Authority in legal matters at the High Court
• Work closely with the Attorney General’s Chambers on court cases and matters of international requests for assistance and letters rogatory.
• Assist with the drafting of regulatory legislation, agreements, contracts, guidance and standard operating procedures and other internal governance documents
• Assist with legislative reform and stakeholder consultation
• Assist with the training of staff on legal areas including AML/CFT compliance, new legislation and policies.
• Maintain and update legal files and databases
• Work closely with relevant stakeholders on international tax compliance initiatives
• Process local, regional and international requests for information.
• Provide advice to the various departments of the FSA in respect of offsite and onsite regulation and supervision of all licensed entities generally.
• Assist the various department of the FSA with regulatory matters such as licensing and regulatory filings.  
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and make recommendations for updating and enhancing relevant laws to enhance the Authority’s legal functions.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Legal Counsel and Executive Management.

Qualifications and Desirable Attributes

• An Undergraduate Degree in Law from a reputable University and a Certificate of Legal Education (LEC) or equivalent certification.
• Ability to work under moderate supervision and use initiative and independent judgment.

Competencies

The applicant should be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills.
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• Knowledge and awareness of the application of relevant best practices in law.
• Ability to plan and manage work and resources to meet tight deadlines.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Compensation Package

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requirement of Applicants

You are invited to apply for the desired position in writing and submit your application with a recent CV containing at least two references to the Financial Services Authority, P.O. Box 356, Kingstown, St. Vincent. Your application should be addressed to the Executive Director of the FSA, in an envelope marked as application for LEGAL OFFICER and submitted no later than July 11, 2025.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.