Legal Officer (Ref: LO/25/01)

Deputy Principal Grade: £43,584 to £46,712

(Pay award pending)

The post-holder will play a key role in delivering a client-focused service. They will manage a caseload, dealing with enquiries, providing legal advice, advocating on client’s behalf, and attending meetings / court when required. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to broader organisational objectives through contributing to policy / procedural reviews, continuous improvement, research and policy advice, and investigations.

The successful applicant must be qualified as a solicitor entitled to practice in Northern Ireland (or in a position to become so entitled by the date of appointment) and have at least 3 years’ post qualification experience within the last 5 years in at least two of the following areas: constitutional law, administrative / public law (including judicial review),  contract law, employment law, civil litigation, human rights law, family law.

Application forms and further information may be obtained by emailing recruitment@copni.org, visiting our website at www.copni.org, by telephoning (028) 90890884, or in writing to Human Resources, Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland, Equality House, 7-9 Shaftesbury Square, Belfast, BT2 7DP.

Completed applications must be received by no later than 12noon on Thursday 11^th September 2025.  Late applications will not be considered.

The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified applicants regardless of religious belief, political opinion, racial group, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation and whether or not they possess a disability or have or do not have dependents.  Applications from young people (under the age of 35), people with a disability, and people from minority communities are particularly welcomed for this post.