Description:
These roles offer an excellent opportunity for legal professionals to contribute to the development and implementation of legislation and policy within the public sector.
Successful candidates will support or lead on interpreting EU and domestic legislation, drafting regulations, and progressing legislative initiatives.
Depending on level, candidates will either lead or support complex legislative and policy work, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to project delivery and good governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Interpret EU and domestic legislation to assess compliance and operational compatibility
- Support or lead the development and introduction of legislation and regulations
- Draft regulations and assist with legislative processes
- Work closely with legal colleagues and DSO officials to respond to queries
- Contribute to policy development using evidence-based approaches
- Engage with stakeholders through consultation and co-design activity
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders
- Support or lead project management activity and promote good governance
- Provide clear communication, reporting, and briefing support
Essential Criteria
Legal Officer (DP level):
- Minimum of 1 year's experience leading a team delivering policy and/or legislation
- Experience interpreting EU and domestic legislation
- Experience working with legal professionals and responding to legal queries
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
- Strong project management experience
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and provide updates on progress and issues
Deputy Legal Officer (SO level):
- Minimum of 6 months' experience interpreting EU and domestic legislation
- Experience working with legal professionals and responding to legal queries
- Experience maintaining and building stakeholder relationships
- Project management experience
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Ability to support senior colleagues and manage workload effectively