Assistant Director, Legal Services - Legal Services & Enforcement Departmentnew

Assistant Director, Legal Services
Legal Services & Enforcement Department

The Bermuda Monetary Authority (Authority or BMA) is seeking the services of a skilled and capable individual to work as an Assistant Director, Legal Services in our Legal Services & Enforcement Department. Reporting to the Deputy Director, Legal Services, the Assistant Director, Legal Services will support the management of the Department’s staff in the delivery of its objectives through effective planning and pragmatic timelines aligned with the BMA’s strategic priorities and overall objectives. The post-holder will demonstrate effective leadership qualities, communication and relationship skills that support quality service and performance of duties.

This is a key role for the Authority and the post-holder will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Providing legal advice in relation to such aspects of the Authority’s functions and activities as the Deputy Director may require and recommending appropriate action to business units in relation to the exercise by their officers of their functions
• Assisting the Deputy Director, as requested, with addressing the BMA’s strategic initiatives, including assisting with the development of new and revised legislation by producing illustrative drafts
• Performing the duties of Deputy Secretary to the Authority’s Board and its committees as may be required from time to time by the Deputy Director
• Assisting the Deputy Director with the Authority’s Board governance framework by preparing and maintaining policies and procedures, coordinating and facilitating the effective functioning of the Authority’s Board and its committees, and assisting with advice on the Board committee charters, roles and responsibilities for all governance bodies as assigned and directed by the Deputy Director
• Providing advice and guidance on the review and preparation of contracts. Advising and researching in relation to legal issues related to the development, implementation of supervisory regimes administrated by or to be administrated by the Authority
• Reviewing of papers issued by supervisory departments prior to submission to internal governance committees
• Participating in the BMA’s internal governance committees and providing legal advice to all such committees as required
• Providing advice and guidance in relation to information sharing and cooperation with other regulators
• Assisting with the provision of legal advice and guidance with respect to the Public Access to Information Act 2010 and the Personal Information Protection Act 2016 (PIPA) as well as the administration of the Authority’s PIPA regime
• Assisting with the development of timely budgets for the effective management of the Department, ensuring that controls are in place to monitor operations and provide for accountability for expenses in keeping with the goals and objectives of the BMA
• Attending (if required) to represent the Authority at various local and international meetings, conferences, and seminars
• Undertaking annual legal training as part of ongoing professional development to remain current with legislative changes, best practices and emerging issues relevant to the Authority’s work and to maintain the highest standards of legal expertise and compliance
• Managing senior level staff in addition to providing support for technical and administrative issues that focus on the achievement of Departmental goals
• Identifying training needs of staff and agreeing on or establishing programmes for their development through formal training courses, special projects or on-the-job exposure
• Monitoring the performance of individual team members, providing routine mentoring and feedback and preparing formal performance appraisal reports in accordance with the performance management process
• Performing other related work and special projects as assigned by management in accordance with competencies normally associated with the post

This position requires a proven technical and business background. Therefore, the post-holder must have:

• An accredited law degree and should be a Barrister or Solicitor admitted to practice in Bermuda or a Commonwealth jurisdiction
• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant post-qualification experience, including at least six (6) years in commercial and financial services law gained through private practice, employment within the financial services industry or with a financial services authority
• Proven knowledge and practical experience of Bermuda’s financial services law, contract administration and corporate governance
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral), research capabilities, combined with resourcefulness, creativity and the ability to engage effectively with the financial services industry, government agencies and various regulatory bodies

The Bermuda Monetary Authority is the integrated regulator of Bermuda’s financial services sector. We offer the opportunity for broad exposure to international regulatory issues, special projects and a variety of work experiences.

If you are looking for a challenging opportunity in a team environment, we invite you to submit your application online via www.bma.bm/vacancies. Applications for this position must be received no later than 12 November 2026.

Bermuda Monetary Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

BMA House | 43 Victoria Street, Hamilton HM 12 | careers@bma.bm | (441) 295 5278

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