Job details

Applicants must meet the following by the closing date for receipt of completed applications.

Qualifications

  • Be a qualified Solicitor entitled to practice in Northern Ireland and hold a practising certificate issued by the Law Society of NI.

    and

  • Hold a Bachelor’s Degree (UK Qualification and Credit Framework Level 6) or an equivalent, higher or professional qualification.

Experience 

  • Demonstrate three years' post-qualification experience (‘PQE’) in law to include demonstrating legal analytical ability and sound judgement in the resolution of complex legal cases.
  • Demonstrate one year's experience of working collaboratively across a senior leadership team to deliver strategic alignment of purpose, vision, and goals, and optimise use of the organisation’s resources to deliver maximum value for the public/customers.
  • Experience of providing over-arching leadership with evidence of empowering, championing excellence and establishing momentum for continuous improvement that has delivered improved outcomes for the public/customers.
  • Be a strong communicator with proven skills to engage across a wide range of stakeholders, demonstrating successful impact.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the potential along with the challenges of delivering high quality legal operations including ensuring regulatory compliance and mitigating legal risk.
     

The normal hours of work are 36 per week. Progression through the salary scale will be dependent upon satisfactory performance and linked to a performance management framework for Directors and Assistant Directors.

Further relevant information on the post as well as accessing the online application can be found on the EA job opportunities page at the link below.