Deputy Principal Legal Officer

Deputy Principal Legal Advisor

Salary: £47,615 per annum
Contract: Temporary on going

Location: Great Victoria Street
Hours: 37 hours per week

Staffline Recruitment Ireland is currently recruiting a Legal Advisor on behalf of the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS), based in Belfast for The Utility Regulator Branch

The Role

The Legal Advisor will be involved in the provision of advice and assistance in fields of public law, competition law, company law, energy law, water law, environmental law and dispute resolution. The role itself will also involve some stimulating policy work in areas with a quasi-legal content: sustainability and environmental issues, financial penalties and enforcement, competition issues, freedom of information and data protection issues, complaints, disputes and appeals processes. The role will also carry more routine legal administration responsibilities to be carried out by the successful candidate on behalf of the Legal Affairs Department.

Qualifications Required

• A qualified solicitor or barrister, qualified to practice in NI or England and Wales with post qualification experience. The individual must hold a valid practicing certificate issued by the appropriate regulatory authority or will hold one at the date of appointment.

• Proven experience gained working in public/administrative, energy/regulatory law, energy, regulation, or commercial law, and Judicial Review. Equivalent experience in adjacent legal fields with demonstrable relevance to the role will also be considered.

Desired experience

Knowledge or experience of European Union law or commercial law

Benefits

• Hybrid working available.
• Flexitime arrangements.
• 37-hour working week.
• 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.

Please note that vacancies 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 must therefore have resided in the UK for at least three years.

How to Apply

If you are interested in and available for this position, please upload your CV via the application link or contact Charlene Quinn for further information.

Email: [email protected]