Lawyer

Lawyer

Salary: £59,971 – £61,020 per annum

London-based employees receive an additional £3,217 London weighting.

Basis: Permanent, Full time 36 hours per week

A £312 tax-free working from home allowance is also payable annually.

Location: Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh, or London (Hybrid – min. 2 days in office) or homeworking (UK)

Benefits: Outstanding benefits including Civil Service Pension Scheme, flexible working, 28+ days holiday, and more.

About the Electoral Commission

The Electoral Commission is the UK's independent body responsible for overseeing elections and regulating political finance, helping to ensure trust and integrity in democracy.

As we deliver our five-year UK Corporate Plan and continue to modernise our services, we are evolving to meet the opportunities and challenges of a changing democratic landscape.

We know that people perform at their best when they feel supported, valued and empowered to balance work with other commitments. That's why we offer a flexible and inclusive working environment, alongside an excellent benefits package.

About the role

We are currently seeking a full-time lawyer to join the Commission’s Legal Team.

As a UK-wide organisation, we welcome applications from lawyers qualified in any of the jurisdictions in the UK (England & Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland) to join our Legal Team.

For this recruitment round we are particularly keen to encourage applications from lawyers with experience of regulatory compliance and enforcement, but the ultimate appointment will be based on the breadth of the successful applicant’s experience.

As a statutory body, the Commission relies on its Legal Team for high-quality legal advice to advance its objectives and ensure it exercises its functions lawfully.

You will provide high-quality legal advice and assistance to the Commission including:

• advising on electoral law including during major political events such as UK Parliamentary General Elections, local elections, PCC elections, mayoral elections, referendums, and elections for the devolved parliaments,
• advising on regulatory decisions and enforcement action affecting political parties and campaigners,
• working on proposed legislation and the implementation of new legislation, and
• advising on the Commission’s wider legal obligations as a public body.

Since the Commission operates in a niche area, we do not require or expect candidates to have experience of electoral law but experience of advisory work, statutory interpretation and public and administrative law will be essential.

You will be supported by one of the Senior Lawyers and receive training in role.

Essential Criteria

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• be fully entitled to practice in England & Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland under the rules of the relevant national Law Society, Bar Council or Faculty of Advocates. This includes those dual qualified to also practice in any of the above jurisdictions.
• have experience of advisory work, statutory interpretation and administrative and public law.
• have strong legal analytical skills, a sound public law knowledge base, and the ability confidently and effectively to interpret and apply new and complex legislation.

For a full list of competencies, please refer to the job description and person specification.

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