Legal Adviser

Legal Adviser
We are looking for a Legal Adviser to join our current team of 9 legal staff who form our Legal Directorate and report to our General Counsel.
This is an exciting time for the Independent Monitoring Authority (IMA) who is responsible for monitoring whether the UK’s public authorities are providing the rights of EU and EEA EFTA nationals and their family members, who decided to make the UK their home before the UK left the EU. You will be required to advise IMA operational colleagues to help inform this monitoring work. The work will primarily involve advising on the Withdrawal Agreement, but may also engage in other areas of law
In addition to leading on legal advice on all aspects of the IMA’s work, including inquiries, litigation, and complaints, the role will involve contributing to the delivery of the IMA’s internal training and guidance. You will also need to develop relationships with colleagues from across the IMA as well as a variety of other public authorities and stakeholders.
The successful applicant will also be responsible for working with external legal service providers and counsel when required, under the direction and oversight of the General Counsel.
You will have the full support of experienced and dedicated colleagues both from within the Legal Directorate and from colleagues across the IMA.
You can read about our work via the IMA website.
Essential skills:
You will be
a qualified barrister or solicitor entitled to practise in England and Wales (or due to qualify by Summer 2024).
You will be able to demonstrate the following:
Sound powers of analysis and the ability to provide legal advice on complex and technical areas of law,
Sound legal judgement including the effective management of legal risk, Experience of working with and communicating complex legal issues to and influencing senior stakeholders,
An understanding of the main features of public and administrative law,
What we can offer you
Tailored learning and development required for you to thrive in this role and you will have support and guidance to progress your legal career
A Civil Service Pension, with a generous average employer contribution of 27%
Healthy work life balance, providing flexibility to your working time
25 days a year Annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years service
Financial benefits such as employee reward platform
An information pack is available, providing further details on the role and about the IMA
How do I apply?
Please visit the IMA portal to begin your application.
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