Chief Legal Counsel & Data Protection Lead (Hybrid)

Lawsoc Ni; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An office providing legal oversight in Belfast is seeking a legal support professional to assist the Ombudsman and operational teams. This role includes providing strategic legal advice, managing legal responsibilities related to public law, data protection, and more. The position offers hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of 2 days in the office each week. Salary ranges from £49,282 to £52,413, with applications due by 12 noon on 15 December 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in public and administrative law.
• Knowledge of data protection and employment law.
• Ability to provide strategic legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to the Ombudsman and NIPSO teams.
• Act as NIPSO Data Protection Officer.
• Manage the NIPSO legal team.

Job description

An office providing legal oversight in Belfast is seeking a legal support professional to assist the Ombudsman and operational teams. This role includes providing strategic legal advice, managing legal responsibilities related to public law, data protection, and more. The position offers hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of 2 days in the office each week. Salary ranges from £49,282 to £52,413, with applications due by 12 noon on 15 December 2025.