Senior Legal Advisor

Role: Senior Legal Advisor (Assistant Principal)
Locations: Throughout Ireland
Salary: Starting From: €79086
Application Method: GetGot Application form only - https://staffline.getgotjobs.ie/

The Role:
Reporting to the Head of Legal Services, the Legal, Assistant Principal supports the Authority's criminal prosecution caseload and provides legal services and legal advice to the Authority. This senior position represents an unparalleled opportunity for an ambitious, enthusiastic and dedicated legal professional. Key accountabilities for the role include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides practical legal advice on regulatory and workplace safety matters to the Authority's multidisciplinary team of inspectors;
• Liaises with, and provides legal advice to, inspectors who are conducting investigations and inspections in a range of diverse workplaces;
• Assists with the management of the Authority's prosecution case load, including liaison with the Office of the DPP and regular consultations with prosecuting and Advisory Counsel and attendance at trials;
• Reviews prosecution files prepared by the inspectorate, in accordance with the established procedures of the Authority, and liaises with the Head of Legal Affairs regarding the review;
• Advises on civil matters including appeals of enforcement notices, injunction applications, third party discovery motions and judicial review;
• Assists with the provision of legal advice to the Authority and for all divisions of the Authority;
• Carries out any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Legal Services;

Requirements

Essential
The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• A qualified solicitor or barrister with at least 5 years post-qualification experience in legal practice, whether in the private or public sectors or as in-house counsel.
• Relevant experience in criminal prosecution or defence work together with relevant civil litigation experience.

Desirable

The following requirements are desirable:

• Experience of judicial review is highly desirable as is knowledge of the legislative process, at national and EU level.
• Experience and knowledge of data protection law and practice.
• Experience and knowledge of occupational health and safety law, environmental or product legislation

For further information and to complete an online application form please visit Staffline GetGot Jobs Ireland https://staffline.getgotjobs.ie/home or click apply now.

CV's will not be accepted for this role. If you submit a CV or blank document you will get an email with a link to complete the online application form.

Closing date for all completed online application forms is 5 PM, Thursday 16th January 2025

**Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.**