Head of Legal & Information Governance

Northern Ireland Housing Executive; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive is seeking a Head of Legal & Information Governance to lead their legal function and ensure compliance with various legal frameworks. This senior role involves providing strategic legal advice, managing risks, and working collaboratively with stakeholders to influence legislation and policy related to housing.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years relevant post-qualification experience.
• 3 years senior management experience.
• Experience in providing legal advice on strategic matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Legal & Information Governance function.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks.
• Provide strategic legal advice across statutory functions.

Skills

Strategic advice

Risk management

Legal compliance

Education

Solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland

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The Housing Executive is now recruiting for a Head of Legal & Information Governance to join their team.

Directorate: Corporate Services

Reports to: Director of Corporate Services

Job Purpose

In this role you will lead the Legal & Information Governance function, proactively identifying and mitigating legal risks, providing strategic advice and ensuring compliance with a range of legal frameworks.

You will also work collaboratively within the Housing Executive and with our sponsor department, external stakeholders and partners, to inform and influence the direction of legislation and strategic policy across its range of statutory functions.

1.Be a solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland qualified to practice in Northern Ireland with at least 5 years relevant post qualification experience

2.Demonstrate at least 3 years’ senior management experience of:

• Providing specialist legal advice and guidance on strategic and complex legal matters
• Leading/influencing others to ensure the successful and timely completion of a demanding caseload
• Proactively identifying significant legal risks and advising on mitigation and risk management

3.Demonstrate experience providing specialist legal advice and guidance in support of organisation objectives, in at least two of the following areas:

• Housing
• Administrative/Public Law
• Contract Law
• Law of Property and Conveyancing
• Employment Law
• Information and Data Protection
• Public Procurement

4.Can demonstrate a comprehensive and current understanding of key areas of legislation relevant to the role and the ability to develop expertise in new areas of law

5.Candidates will be assessed against the competencies in the Senior Leader section of the Housing Executive Competency Framework throughout the recruitment and selection process. The following competencies are particularly relevant:

• Customer focused – We listen to the voice of the customer
• Collaborate - We build credibility with our networks
• Achieve – We set direction, take ownership and deliver what we have agreed
• Effective decision maker -We make timely decisions and effective recommendations
• Solution focused - We promote a solution orientated mindset

6.Possess a full, current UK driving licence or have access to a form of transport which enables them to fulfil the full requirements of the job.

1.Leading a team in the delivery of a specialist legal function in support of organisational objectives.

2.Demonstrate experience providing specialist legal advice and guidance in Housing and Homelessness

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://nihe.getgotjobs.co.uk/registerJob/cb4ad0e2-478c-47be-80b6-fa1a041861fd

The closing date for applications is Thursday 19th June 2025 at 4.30pm.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning and Housing and Community Development

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