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2nd Oct, 2026s
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS AND NEW GROWTH
INDUSTRIES
VACANCY NOTICE
Suitably qualified applicants are invited to fill the position of:
SENIOR CROWN COUNSEL, HEAD OF PROSECUTION BRANCH
Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries
Qualifications:
a) must possess a Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized institution; and a Legal Education
Certificate or equivalent from a recognized institution;
b) be qualified to practice as an attorney-at-law in Belize or as an advocate in a court in any other
part of the Commonwealth having unlimited jurisdiction either in civil or criminal causes or
matters; and
c) has been qualified for five or more years to practice in such a court; and
d) admitted to practice law in Belize or in a Commonwealth jurisdiction; and
e) must be a person who conducts himself at all times, both in his professional and in his personal
life, in a manner that will maintain public confidence in the standards of the legal profession.
Experience and training required:
a) Five or more (5+) years’ experience in criminal law practice;
b) At least three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory or leadership role in prosecution or public law;
and
c) Proven courtroom advocacy experience.
d) Applicants are also expected to possess a high level of personal integrity.
Interested persons may submit an application package including an application letter, CV, 2 reference
letters, and all relevant achievement documentation to:
The Secretary, Judicial and Legal Services Commission
Ground Floor, Sir Edney Cain Building
Belmopan, Cayo District, Belize, CA.
Tel: 501-822-2204 or 822-2235
email address: ceo@mps.gov.bz
Deadline for receipt of applications: July 15, 2026
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS AND NEW GROWTH
INDUSTRIES
VACANCY NOTICE
Suitably qualified applicants are invited to fill the position of:
CROWN COUNSEL
Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries
Qualifications:
a) must possess a Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized institution; and a Legal Education
Certificate or equivalent from a recognized institution;
b) be qualified to practice as an attorney-at-law in Belize or as an advocate in a court in any other
part of the Commonwealth having unlimited jurisdiction either in civil or criminal causes or
matters; and
c) admitted to practice law in Belize or in a Commonwealth jurisdiction; and
d) must be a person who conducts himself at all times, both in his professional and in his personal
life, in a manner that will maintain public confidence in the standards of the legal profession.
Applicants are also expected to possess a high level of personal integrity.
Interested persons may submit an application package including an application letter, CV, 2 reference
letters, and all relevant achievement documentation to:
The Secretary, Judicial and Legal Services Commission
Ground Floor, Sir Edney Cain Building
Belmopan, Cayo District, Belize, CA.
Tel: 501-822-2204 or 822-2235
email address: ceo@mps.gov.bz
Deadline for receipt of applications: September 30, 2026
MINISTRY OF RURAL TRANSFORMATION, Community Development, Labour and Local Government
BASIC PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Responsible for providing ethical and efficient legal services in matters and issues related to the
provision of legal advice, interpretation, revision and/or amendment of existing regulations and
legislations geared towards the fulfilment of the Ministry’s mandate within the legal framework
in relation to the strengthening of local governance, promotion of industrial harmony and
economic growth, and the empowering of rural development. The Legal Counsel will' ensure that
laws are administered equitably and transparently.
Deadline for submissions: 15th July, 2026