Principal Legal Officer

Company: Northern Ireland Civil Service
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Location: Northern Ireland
Job Description:

Location: Lanyon Plaza BelfastSalary: £61,673Contract: Temporary ongoingHours: 37 hours per week

Staffline Recruitment Ireland is currently recruiting a Principal Legal Officer on behalf of the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS), based in Belfast for Dof, DSO Advisory Division

The Role

Provision of legal advice and assistance to DfE on transposition of EU Directive

Qualifications Required

The successful candidate must:

Be a qualified solicitor or barrister with not less than three years Post Qualification Experience (PQE); and

An understanding of either equality legislation applicable in this jurisdiction or employment law generally would be desirable.

  • Hybrid working available.
  • Flexitime arrangements.
  • Monday to Friday working pattern.
  • Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.

Additional Information

Applicants must meet the essential criteria to be shortlisted for this role.

Successful candidates may be required to undergo the appropriate security clearance process and must therefore have resided in the UK for at least three years.

Principal Legal Officer Belfast, County Antrim

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Posted: October 27th, 2026