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Vacancy for Crown Counsel - Office of Criminal Prosecution and Litigation - Government Law Offices
January 19, 2026
HM Government of Gibraltar invites applications for the post of Crown Counsel in the Government Law Offices, Office of Criminal Prosecution and Litigation, from members of the public who hold the right of abode in Gibraltar (i.e. in possession of a Gibraltar red ID card).
Applicants must be a Barrister or Solicitor entitled to practice in Gibraltar and have relevant practical experience in the legal profession.
The post is on contract terms for an initial period of three years and thereafter renewable based on performance.
The salary of the post ranges from £40,063 to £91,941 per annum.
Further particulars may be obtained from the Government Law Offices on telephone number +350 20078882 or email to info.ocpl@gibraltar.gov.gi
Application forms together with a Job and Person Specification stating the essential requirements for the role can be obtained from the Government of Gibraltar website at:
https://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/press/job-opportunities
Application forms, along with a coloured copy of the ID card, copies of qualification certificates and reference letters, should be submitted to the Department of Personnel & Development via email to recruitment@gibraltar.gov.gi by no later than Monday 2 February 2026.
Additionally, completed Royal Gibraltar Police vetting forms, copy of identification and proof of address, must be submitted with your application form by the closing date. For clarification on the RGP's requirements regarding acceptable documents, please refer to ‘Section 4 – Proof of Identity’ within the vetting form.
Furthermore, as part of the interview process, applicants will be required to deliver a ten-minute presentation on the following topic:
“The role of the prosecutor in a small community like Gibraltar.”
Should you not receive an automated reply from the above-mentioned email address within two working days after submitting your application form and documents, please contact the Department of Personnel and Development on telephone number 20071911 Ext 2.
Please note that you will be required to provide all relevant original certificates stated in your application form on the day of your interview.