Senior Legal Practitioner - Immigration

Attorney General's Chambers Isle of Man; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental legal office in the Isle of Man is seeking a Senior Legal Practitioner to shape immigration law and legislation. You will update key legal orders, draft immigration guidelines, and represent the Isle in national discussions. This role offers opportunities for professional development in legislation on high-profile projects that impact the local community. The ideal candidate will have experience in immigration law and advocacy, able to work collaboratively with various stakeholders. Apply now to make a lasting difference.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual increases

Generous annual leave and flexible working

Access to public service pension schemes

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing support services

Unpaid career break eligibility after 3 years

Cycle to Work scheme

Affordable on-site meals

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in immigration law and legislation.
• Strong advocacy skills to represent the Isle of Man.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Update the Isle of Man (Immigration) Order 2008.
• Draft and advise on immigration legislation.
• Represent the Island in discussions with UK and Crown Dependency colleagues.

Job description

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 2008, 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 2011 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 equality, diversity and inclusion. 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 net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, 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.

Ready to apply?

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Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online please contact us on 01624 685000 or by email at [e-mail].