Legal Adviser 3 YRS PQE

Your new company
Hays Legal are delighted to represent the Northern Ireland Assembly. Currently recruiting for Legal Advisers, reporting to the Head of Legal Services.

Your new role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Barrister or Solicitor to join the NI Assembly as a Legal Adviser. The purpose of this role is to act as an inhouse counsel, providing objective legal advice, independent of government, to the Assembly, its Committees and its Speaker. Duties include:
Advise:
- Advise on legislation, constitutional and procedural matters and committee work
- Deliver legal advice to the Director of Legal and Governance and Research services alongside legal advice that supports members in the development of legislative proposals
- Provide advice on emerging legal issues such as the Windsor Framework
- Provide appropriately-researched, sound and timely legal advice to the following clients:
 The Speaker, on the legislative competence of legislation under the Northern Ireland Act 1998, public law issues in parliamentary procedure and the interpretation of standing orders;
 Assembly committees, on legislative scrutiny, their statutory and other functions, parliamentary privilege, compliance with Standing Orders and the conduct of committee inquiries;
 The Assembly Commission in relation to any legal issues arising in connection with the discharge of its functions; and
 Corporate clients at a senior level, on public law, contract law, information law, and Members' expenditure.
Legal Research, Records and Documentation
- Draft legal and statutory documents including standing orders, administrative determinations, and contracts.
- Conduct legal research including the use of electronic and other resources to provide authoritative advice on unfamiliar areas of law at short notice
- Manage information and records in accordance with established policies and statutory requirements.

What you\'ll need to succeed
In order to be a successful candidate for this role, you will be a barrister or solicitor (3+ years PQE) and hold a Law degree with a minimum 2:1 classification. Also:
* Experience interpreting legislation and legal documents
* Legal analytical ability and sound judgement in the resolution of complex legal problems and the effective management of legal risk
* Have a knowledge of constitutional, administrative and human rights law in Northern Ireland and a knowledge of the role of the Assembly in the political and institutional relationships in Northern Ireland.
* Have fantastic communication skills and the ability to confidently communicate with clients on complex legal issues

The key criteria assessed in this application process will be:
* Delivering a quality service
* Building relationships and effective communication

What you\'ll get in return
This is an absolutely fantastic public sector opportunity where successful candidates will receive the opportunity to build their portfolio and experience.
You will also receive a great salary (£65,051 - £67,024 per annum) and be able to avail of the hybrid working structure. (2 days working from home each week)

What you need to do now
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