Job details. The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland is currently seeking a Legal Advisor with a strong interest in charity law and public service.
The Role
* Provide expert legal advice and guidance on charity legislation to Commission staff and the board, including complex applications and statutory consents.
* Act on behalf of the Commission in Charity Tribunal appeals, including instructing external solicitors and Counsel where required.
* Support investigation and monitoring teams by advising on legal processes arising from regulatory and compliance work.
* Advise on wider legal matters affecting the Commission, including governance, contracts, employment issues and new legal forms such as Charitable Incorporated Organisations.
* Keep up to date with charity law and case law, developing precedents and supporting robust, well-reasoned regulatory decisions.
* Manage legal records, precedents and information in line with data protection and Freedom of Information requirements.
* Work flexibly across teams, managing a varied and complex workload while contributing to other duties as required.
The Successful Candidate Will
* Be admitted as a solicitor or barrister in Northern Ireland and hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practising certificate.
* Have a minimum of 3 years\' post-qualification experience in trust and/or company and/or property and/or contract law.
* Have experience providing legal advice as part of a team, including preparing reports.
* Have experience instructing counsel and representing clients in court or tribunal proceedings.
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