Senior Legal Practitioner - Immigration

Isle of Man Government; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization is seeking a Senior Legal Practitioner to influence immigration law on the Isle of Man. This role involves updating immigration legislation, drafting legal documents, and engaging in discussions with UK counterparts. The position offers a competitive salary with annual increases, generous leave entitlements, and opportunities for flexible working arrangements. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the legal framework of the Isle of Man and enhance your skills in a professional environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Flexi-time scheme

Pension arrangements

Access to training facilities

Professional counselling services

Career break opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Affordable meals in canteen

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Expertise in immigration law and legislation.
• Ability to draft and advise on legal documents.
• Experience in representing in legal discussions.

Responsibilities

• Update the Isle of Man (Immigration) Order.
• Collaborate with UK and Crown Dependency colleagues.
• Drive complex, high-profile projects within Government.

Job description

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About the role

Want to shape the future of immigration law in the Isle of Man? As Senior Legal Practitioner, you’ll update the Isle of Man (Immigration) Order, draft and advise on immigration legislation, and represent the Island in discussions with UK and Crown Dependency colleagues. Your work will drive complex, high‑profile projects at the heart of Government.

This role lets you apply your expertise to impactful legislative work, collaborate with experienced colleagues, and expand your skills through international projects. You’ll join a professional, politically neutral team where your contribution makes a lasting difference to the Island’s legal framework. Apply now!

A workplace that invests in you

• A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
• A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
• A flexi‑time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take as leave.
• Enjoy occasional remote working opportunities, with prior agreement from your manager.
• Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
• Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
• Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign‑posting on a wide range of issues.
• Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
• Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
• Access to the Government staff canteen where you can purchase affordable meals, drinks and snacks.
• Free car parking.

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work‑life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates . We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We are committed to and as an entire nation , we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

Things to note

A standard police check and a Home Office Security Clearance check is required for this post, which the Isle of Man Government will cover the cost of for you.

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.

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