Deputy Pincipal Legal Officer

Position: Legal Officer Deputy Principal

Location: Downpatrick

Salary £47,304

Contract: Temporary ongoing
Hours: 37 per week

Staffline Recruitment Ireland is currently recruiting a Legal Officer Deputy Principal on behalf of NICs.

Main Duties

Working with EU and domestic legislation; Working with legal teams to resolve legal queries; introducing regulations or primary legislation via the NI Assembly and/or Westminster; Drafting legislation; Transcribing EU legislation; Policy and Legislation development including stakeholder engagement, co-design and evaluation; Maintaining and building relationships with key internal/external stakeholders; Project management and good governance.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must have:

Degree in law or a related discipline with a minimum of 1-2 years' experience

A minimum of 1 years' experience leading a team delivering policy/legislation. Ability to work independently and provide feedback on ongoing progress/issues to Management and staff. Working with EU and domestic legislation to assess legislative and operational compliance and compatibility; Experience of working with legal professionals and legal teams to resolve legal queries; Maintaining and building relationships with key internal and external stakeholders; Strong project management experience; Strong communication and presentational skills.

Desirable Criteria

Experience of introducing regulations or primary legislation via the NI Assembly and/or Westminster; experience of drafting regulations; experience of transcribing EU legislation; Experience of developing policy and legislation including research in line with best practices, such as an using an evidence-base, exploring policy options, engagement/ co-design with stakeholders and evaluation. Project Management Certification. A working knowledge of the Windsor Framework Agreement or willingness to learn.

Benefits

• Hybrid working available.
• Flexitime arrangements.
• 37-hour working week.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Car parking
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.

Additional Information

To be shortlisted for this role, applicants must meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly; however, your CV may be retained for consideration for future similar opportunities.

Successful candidates may be required to undergo the appropriate security clearance process and therefore must have resided in the UK for 3+years.

How to Apply

If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV via the application link or contact Charlene Quinn for further information on [email protected]