Legal Counsel (W/ Relocation And Housing Support)

• Are you an experienced Legal Counsel eager to join an intergovernmental agency and drive significant legal and regulatory advancements?
• Subject to exchange rates, you will receive an excellent salary package starting at US $109,880 (tax-free for citizens in most countries!) plus repatriation allowances & retention incentives!
• Enjoy relocation & accommodation assistance, six weeks of annual leave, return airfares & many more benefits!

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) is an intergovernmental organisation working to strengthen national capacity and regional solidarity so Pacific nations can manage, control, and develop their tuna fisheries now and in the future.

Based in Honiara, Solomon Islands, our agency comprises 17 member nations, including Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.

Since 1979, we have facilitated regional cooperation so that all Pacific countries benefit from the sustainable use of tuna – worth over USD 3 billion a year and important for many people's livelihoods in the Pacific.

Our vision is "Our people enjoying the greatest possible social and economic benefits from the sustainable use of offshore fisheries and resources".

Please visit our website here for more information about our work and current projects.

We are now looking for a Legal Counselto join our team full-time.

As a Legal Counsel at the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), you will report to the Director-General and Deputy Director-General, playing a crucial role in the strategic legal management of the Agency's operations, while staying updated with emerging legal areas such as intellectual property and corporate law.

Your primary responsibility includes offering high-level legal advice across FFA’s diverse work program, managing the Legal Unit, and providing expert Legal Counsel to FFA Members on international fisheries law and national fisheries legislation.

Main Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive legal and policy advice to FFA and Member governments
• Effectively lead and monitor the Legal Unit’s operations and initiatives
• Ensure the development and implementation of robust legal frameworks
• Facilitate high-level international negotiations and legal advocacy
• Oversee a dynamic team with varying skills and experience, contributing to the development of international fisheries law

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We are seeking a dedicated, analytical individual with a Master of Laws specialising in international fisheries law or equivalent, and at least 8 years of proven experience in providing legal advice on fisheries to a government department or regional fisheries organisation of which 3 years as a Manager.

You are someone who has a sound understanding of the principles of international fisheries management, issues related to Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing and international fisheries law, and international law with a working knowledge of fisheries management issues in the Pacific region

You must also have:

• Deep understanding of international fisheries law and fisheries governance
• Excellent communication skills, with proficiency in legal analysis and policy formulation
• Proven experience in leading teams and managing complex legal programs

In this role, professionalism and integrity are key. We seek someone who is deeply committed to our mission and exhibits unwavering loyalty. Equally important is your ability to provide sound and well-guided legal advice, fostering a sense of trust and dependability in your counsel.

For your work and effort as our Legal Counsel, you will receive a competitive salary package of circa US$109,880 (tax-free, for citizens of most countries), negotiable to earn more based on your skills and experience.

Other benefits include:

• Superannuation, paid at 7.5% into either a nominated fund or an additional cash supplement.
• Reimbursement of all reasonable medical, dental, and optical expenses for yourself and your dependents.
• Insurance coverage is also available for personal accidents, life, medical & repatriation.
• Education for dependent children is reimbursed at 75% of tuition fees (Conditions apply). If your dependent child is studying overseas, paid school travel may be available for you or your child to visit each other once a year.
• Relocation expenses will be paid, with an establishment grant paid on arrival in Honiara and accommodation assistance also available.

Moreover, you will have access to 6 weeks of annual leave each year, giving you time to explore this stunning part of the world!

If you are ready to immerse yourself in an intergovernmental organisation and lead effective policies and procedural changes, this is the opportunity for you! - Apply Now! 

Applications close Tuesday 27 February 2024, 11:00 pm AEST