Legal Officer
Hays
- Cheapside, Berkshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
Your new role
As a Legal Officer, you will be instrumental in providing expert legal advice and representation, ensuring the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC) effectively discharges its statutory functions. Reporting directly to the ICAC General Counsel, your responsibilities will include:
- Offering independent, timely, and accurate legal advice and representation to the ICAC, including on moderately complex matters, under the guidance of the ICAC General Counsel.
- Providing legal support and guidance to staff involved in assessments, investigations, evaluations, reviews, and prevention activities.
- Assisting in the preparation of reports, including investigation reports and general reports, to support ICAC's transparency and accountability.
- Contributing to the development of policies and procedures to ensure ICAC meets its statutory responsibilities.
- Instructing counsel and appearing as counsel assisting the ICAC during examinations under the ICAC Act.
- Enhancing inquiry processes, investigation strategies, and conducting legal training internally and externally.
To excel in this pivotal role, you will need:
- A law degree or equivalent, with eligibility for admission as a legal practitioner in the Northern Territory.
- Exceptional communication skills, capable of articulating complex legal concepts in oral and written forms clearly and effectively.
- A strong ability to provide legal advice in areas such as criminal law, public law, or administrative law, producing high-quality, comprehensible written legal documents.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the capacity to work under pressure, make sound judgments, and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
What you'll get in return
This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the integrity and transparency of public administration in the Northern Territory. You will be part of an esteemed organisation that values professional growth, offering a supportive environment to enhance your legal expertise and impact. Successful applicants will undergo a comprehensive selection process, ensuring alignment with ICAC's high standards. This role offers competitive remuneration, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work within a team of dedicated and like-minded professionals committed to making a difference.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us +44(0) 333 010 3463 or email Sneha.Hariharan1@hays.comHays Globalink is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.ukCompanyHays Legal provides an integrated recruitment solution to the UK's Legal and Company Secretarial sectors. Working across a nationwide network of offices, we offer employers and jobseekers a highly specialised recruitment service for permanent and interim positions across all business sectors, skill sets and levels of seniority.We have a proven track record spanning almost 20 years in all areas of Legal and Company Secretarial recruitment, from one-off contingency requirements through to large-scale recruitment campaigns and wider employee management solutions.We offer confidential, expert advice on job opportunities, compensation, business plans and exit strategies pertinent to professionals considering a move. We have the ear of key decision makers across all our clients and we have been instrumental in introducing and placing hundreds of fee earners and company secretaries into a vast array of organisations. From blue chip corporates, national and international firms through to niche practices, we have deep knowledge of the legal company secretary market.If an organisation has strategic growth plans or needs incisive market analysis, we are often consulted as a first point of contact.Company info Website Telephone 020 3465 0139 Location 107 Cheapside
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