Legal Advisor (part time)

Job description

MCS Group is delighted to partner with the Northern Ireland Assembly in their search for a part‐time Legal Advisor (18.5 hours per week).

The roleJob Purpose:

The Office of the Examiner of Statutory Rules carries out scrutiny of delegated legislation and of delegated powers in primary legislation for the Northern Ireland Assembly. Legal Advisers in the Office of the Examiner of Statutory Rules provide specialist legal advice to support the discharge of this function.

Legal Advisers provide objective legal advice, independent of government, to support the Assembly in its scrutiny and legislative roles. They advise the Examiner of Statutory Rules and the Committees of the Assembly in relation to delegated legislation before the Assembly, on relevant technical and human rights law, and in relation to relevant parliamentary procedure.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, authoritative, objective, and timely legal advice to the Examiner of Statutory Rules and to the Committees of the Assembly in relation to:

Delegated legislation

Exercise of delegated powers

Public law matters

Constitutional law matters

Human rights law

The Windsor Framework

Parliamentary procedure

Statutory interpretation

Provide legal advice to the Director of Legal, Governance and Research Services, and to the Examiner of Statutory Rules.

Conduct legal research, including using electronic and other resources to provide authoritative advice at short notice on unfamiliar areas of law.

Attend the Committees of the Assembly to deliver legal advice.

Maintain membership of the relevant professional body (the Bar of Northern Ireland or the Law Society of Northern Ireland), undertake sufficient and relevant training, and act in accordance with the applicable code of conduct in the discharge of your duties.

Develop and maintain effective relationships with senior staff and political actors in the Assembly and colleagues in other legislatures.

Regularly participate in or lead teams to deliver legislation or corporate and organisational objectives.

Comply with all of the Assembly Commission's staff policies and procedures, including the Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work policies.

Manage information and records in accordance with established policies and statutory requirements.

Carry out any other duties reasonably required of you.

The PersonAs the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience.

Applicants Must

Hold a first or bachelor's degree of minimum 2.2 classification (or equivalent).

Be entitled to practice in Northern Ireland as a barrister or solicitor.

Have at least four years' post‐qualification experience in law, including evidence of:

Interpreting and providing legal advice in relation to legislation.

Providing legal advice in relation to human rights.

Demonstrating legal analytical ability and sound judgement in the resolution of complex legal problems.

Communicating with clients with clarity and confidence.

Provide evidence of a knowledge of constitutional, administrative and human rights law in Northern Ireland.

This role is subject to a basic Access NI check.

What's in it for you?

£69,032 (pro‐rata)

Immediate start

Excellent annual leave allowance

Limited Hybrid working arrangement

On‐site parking

MCS Group is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Belfast

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English