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Job Details
Directorate: Corporate Services
Grade: Assistant Director
Reports to: Director of Corporate Services
Location: Adelaide Street, Belfast
Job Purpose
In this role you will lead the Legal & Information Governance function, proactively identifying and mitigating legal risks, providing strategic advice and ensuring compliance with a range of legal frameworks.
You will also work collaboratively within the Housing Executive and with our sponsor department, external stakeholders and partners, to inform and influence the direction of legislation and strategic policy across its range of statutory functions.
Essential Criteria
Be a solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland qualified to practice in Northern Ireland with at least 5 years relevant post qualification experience
Demonstrate At Least 3 Years’ Senior Management Experience Of
* Providing specialist legal advice and guidance on strategic and complex legal matters
* Leading/influencing others to ensure the successful and timely completion of a demanding caseload
* Proactively identifying significant legal risks and advising on mitigation and risk management
Demonstrate Experience Providing Specialist Legal Advice And Guidance In Support Of Organisation Objectives, In At Least Two Of The Following Areas
* Housing
* Administrative/Public Law
* Contract Law
* Law of Property and Conveyancing
* Employment Law
* Civil Litigation
* Information and Data Protection
* Public Procurement
Can demonstrate a comprehensive and current understanding of key areas of legislation relevant to the role and the ability to develop expertise in new areas of law
Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Competencies In The Senior Leader Section Of The Housing Executive Competency Framework Throughout The Recruitment And Selection Process. The Following Competencies Are Particularly Relevant
* Customer focused – We listen to the voice of the customer
* Collaborate - We build credibility with our networks
* Achieve – We set direction, take ownership and deliver what we have agreed
* Effective decision maker -We make timely decisions and effective recommendations
* Solution focused - We promote a solution orientated mindset
Possess a full, current UK driving licence or have access to a form of transport which enables them to fulfil the full requirements of the job.
Desirable Criteria
* Leading a team in the delivery of a specialist legal function in support of organisational objectives.
* Demonstrate experience providing specialist legal advice and guidance in Housing and Homelessness
For more information and to apply, please visit: https://nihe.getgotjobs.co.uk/registerJob/cb4ad0e2-478c-47be-80b6-fa1a041861fd
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Legal Services
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