Job description
Legal Officer (Staff Officer)
Salary: £ p/h
Location: Downpatrick onsite
Hours: 9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri / 37 hours per week
Duration: Temporary ongoing
Job Summary:
Interpretation of EU and domestic legislation; Working with DSO officials and responding to queries; introducing regulations or primary legislation via the NI Assembly and/or Westminster; Drafting regulations; transcribing EU legislation; Policy and Legislation development. Engagement/ co-design with stakeholders and evaluation; Maintaining and building relationships with key internal/external stakeholders; Support with Project management and good governance
Essential Criteria:
1. Qualified solicitor or barrister, entitled to practice in NI.
2. Interpretation of EU and domestic legislation to assess legislative and operational compliance and compatibility.
3. Experience of working with DSO officials/ lawyers and responding to legal queries.
4. Maintaining and building relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
5. project management experience; supporting senior colleagues using communication and presentational skills.