Job description
Deputy Principal Legal Officer
Salary: £ p/h
Location: Downpatrick onsite
Hours: 9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri / 37 hours per week
Duration: Temporary ongoing
Job Summary:
The 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; Project management and good governance.
Essential Criteria:
1. Qualified solicitor or barrister, entitled to practice in NI.
2. Experience leading a team delivering policy/legislation.
3. Strong project management experience.
4. Ability to work independently and provide feedback on ongoing progress/issues to Management and staff.
5. Interpretation of EU and domestic legislation to assess legislative and operational compliance and compatibility.
6. Experience of working with DSO officials/ lawyers and responding to legal queries.
7. Maintaining and building relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
8. Strong communication and presentational skills.