Principal Legal Officer

Northern Ireland Civil Service; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexitime arrangements

Mon-Fri working pattern

Professional development

Job summary

Northern Ireland Civil Service in Belfast is seeking a Principal Legal Officer to provide legal advice to the Department for Education on transposition of EU directives. You will advise on relevant law and regulations, and work as part of a dedicated advisory division.

The role requires 3+ years PQE as a solicitor or barrister; hybrid working and flexitime are available, with a Monday–Friday pattern and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• PQE of at least 3 years as a solicitor or barrister.
• Desirable understanding of equality legislation or employment law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to DfE on transposition of EU directives.
• Advise on relevant law and regulations as part of the advisory division.

Skills

PQE 3+ years

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

Location: Lanyon Plaza Belfast
Salary: £61,673
Contract: Temporary ongoing
Hours: 37 hours per week

Staffline Recruitment Ireland is currently recruiting a Principal Legal Officer on behalf of the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS), based in Belfast for Dof, DSO Advisory Division

The Role

Provision of legal advice and assistance to DfE on transposition of EU Directive

Qualifications Required

The successful candidate must:

Be a qualified solicitor or barrister with not less than three years Post Qualification Experience (PQE); and

An understanding of either equality legislation applicable in this jurisdiction or employment law generally would be desirable.

• Hybrid working available.
• Flexitime arrangements.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.

Additional Information

Applicants must meet the essential criteria to be shortlisted for this role.

Successful candidates may be required to undergo the appropriate security clearance process and must therefore have resided in the UK for at least three years.

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