Vacancies have become available in the Cook Islands Crown Law Office in Rarotonga, and the Solicitor-General invites applications for the position of Crown Counsel.

The Crown Law Office provides legal services to the government, including the King’s Representative, Cabinet, the Prime Minister, Ministers and other government entities and statutory bodies. Working in the Crown Law Office provides a unique opportunity to practice in a friendly and supportive environment across a diverse range of practice areas, including legislative drafting, commercial and contract law, litigation, criminal prosecutions, international law and public law.

Applicants for Crown Counsel require up to 6 years experience in at least two of the following practice areas: public, regulatory, commercial, civil, criminal, and/or litigation (civil and/or criminal). We are also open to applicants who are newly-qualified.

Remuneration will be competitive and commensurate with experience and job fit. Career paths are available for Cook Islanders, and 2-3 year contracts are available for expatriates.

If you would like to have a confidential discussion about whether this is the right role for you please feel free to contact the Solicitor-General on +(682) 29337 or at jason.annandale@cookislands.gov.ck.

Please note that this is a re-advertisement. Those that have previously applied (as opposed to having just expressed an interest or made an enquiry) need not re-apply. Your applications have been received, acknowledged and are on file and will be considered.

Applications should be sent to the Crown Law Office, P.O. Box 494, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands or to vai.temata@cookislands.gov.ck and must be received by 4pm, 24th March 2023 (Cook Islands time). Applications should include a cover letter and curriculum vitae.