The Office of the Attorney General is headed by the Attorney General who is appointed by the Druk Gyalpo by warrant under His hand and Seal, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. The Attorney General is accountable to the Prime Minister and holds Office for a term of five years.

It is the duty of the Attorney General to aid and advise the Royal Government upon legal matters, prosecute and defend the cause of the State, and discharge other functions in pursuit of justice. For this purpose, the Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts of Law in Bhutan and represents the Royal Government in any Court of Law outside the Kingdom of Bhutan. The Attorney General also has the right to appear and express opinion on any legal question in Parliament or any committee thereof, but does not have the right to vote. The Attorney General may institute, initiate, or withdraw any case in accordance with the law. The Attorney General must submit annual reports of the activities of the Office to the Druk Gyalpo and the Prime Minister.

The Attorney General is required under Chapter 5 of the Office of the Attorney General Act to conduct himself properly. To enlist a few, the Attorney General must be loyal and dedicated to Tsa-Wa-Sum, honest, fair and diligent, selfless, and transparent. The Attorney General shall not be influenced in any manner whatsoever by any individual or body of individuals in the discharge of his official duties.

The Attorney General may be removed by the Prime Minister on the grounds of:
(1) physical, mental, or other incapacity of a permanent nature; or
(2) violation of any provision of the Office of the Attorney General Act; or
(3) conviction under any other law.