State Attorney

1. Studying all legal matters and documents relating to the mandate of the office, and preparing and deciding on the legal opinions the office provides.
2. Preparing and deciding on legal opinions to be given to the government on Maldives' participation in international agreements, and on agreements with the Maldivian government and other parties.
3. Preparing legal opinions on the Instrument of Full Power to be given to persons who sign various official documents on behalf of the government.
4. Carrying out the studies needed to prepare "legal opinions" for financial institutions on loan agreements that the government signs with foreign financial institutions for loans taken by the government, and on the implementation of those agreements, and preparing and deciding on drafts of legal opinions.
5. Carrying out the studies needed to give legal opinions on major government projects, tenders it announces and evaluates, and government negotiations and important matters it carries out, and preparing and deciding on legal opinions.
6. Examining whether the two copies of regulations prepared by government offices are regulations that conform to or differ from the laws and regulations in force in the Maldives, and giving legal opinions on beginning to apply those regulations.
7. Carrying out the studies needed to give the government the legal opinion it requires on the ratification of bills passed by the People's Majlis, and preparing and deciding on legal opinions.
8. Except for matters determined by the Constitution and law to be the responsibility of another party, in other matters the Office assists the Attorney General's Office in representing the Government of the Maldives in courts in and outside the Maldives and in similar forums, and in representing the Government of the Maldives in cases in and outside the Maldives through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms such as arbitration and mediation, and carries out related work.
9. Assists the Attorney General's Office in research and drafting work required for bills prepared under the Government's legislative agenda, and carries out related work.
10. Assists the Attorney General's Office in reviewing the Government's human rights policy and in reporting from the Maldives to the bodies designated as responsible under international human rights treaties, and carries out related work.
11. In addition to the above, carries out all official duties assigned by the Office.

1. Completed application form for the post (This form is available from the website of the Deputy Attorney General's Office.)
2. Details of the applicant (including contact phone number and email address).
3. A clear photocopy of the front of the applicant's identity card showing that they are a Maldivian citizen, and of the written text which can be read. (Attested)
4. If a candidate who is already employed under an agreement with another office is selected for the post, a letter from the office where they currently work confirming that it has no objection to their resignation.
5. Copies of educational certificates and transcripts (attested) required to meet the basic requirements of the post;

• A copy of the educational certificates awarded by a higher education institution outside the Maldives, with the level determined and stamped by the Maldives Qualifications Authority, and a copy of the transcript; or
• where no certificate exists, a copy of the letter confirming completion of the course, a copy of the assessment report issued by the Maldives Qualifications Authority, and a copy of the transcript;
• A copy of the educational certificates awarded by a higher education institution in the Maldives and a copy of the transcript; or
• A copy of the letter confirming completion of the course and a copy of the transcript.

6. Copies of letters showing work experience, as set out below, which meet the criteria (Attested):

• If the candidate is or has been employed by the Government or a state body, letters issued by that office separately stating the post held and rank, classification, salary and benefits received, the period of employment (showing years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the job (even where duties were carried out in different posts within the same office). Where the post involves supervising employees, the number of employees supervised must also be stated.
• If the candidate is or has been employed by a private establishment, letters issued by that office separately stating the post held, salary and benefits received, the period of employment (showing years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the job (even where duties were carried out in different posts within the same office). Where the post involves supervising employees, the number of employees supervised must also be stated.
• Letters issued by that office separately stating the post held, salary and benefits received, the period of employment (showing years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the job (even where duties were carried out in different posts within the same office). Where the post involves supervising employees, the number of employees supervised must also be stated.
• If the office has been dissolved, the "Reference Check Form for Experience at Dissolved Organisations" available on this office's website must be completed through a official associated with that organisation.

7. If under 18 years old, a letter of consent from a guardian or legal guardian.

• Documents required for the post must be submitted by 14:00 on Thursday, 22 October 2026, by email to [email protected].
• Applications and supporting documents must be emailed as a single PDF file containing all documents. Documents in any format other than PDF, or documents emailed separately from the application, will not be considered.
• If the Government declares an earlier public holiday before the deadline of this announcement, applications for the job may be received up to the declared date.

• Only shortlisted candidates, under the Deputy Attorney General's Office's recruitment and appointment procedures, will be called for interview.
• Interviews will be held during the month of November. Shortlisted candidates must therefore be available to attend interviews during this period.

The criteria for awarding points to the most suitable candidate for this post are set out in the 'Deputy Attorney General's Office Recruitment and Appointment Procedures'.

• For further information regarding this announcement, contact 3010100. Email [email protected].
• The 'Principles related to recruitment and appointment of employees to the Bandaaranayibe Office' can be obtained from the office website https://agoffice.gov.mv/dv/publications?category=26.