Deputy Counsel
House of Commons
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 13th October 2024
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Job summary
The Office of Speaker's Counsel provides legal advice to Mr Speaker, the Clerk of the House, Committees of the House of Commons, all the staff in the House and joint departments of the Commons and Lords.
The Office consists of twenty-six qualified lawyers with the support of a full-time trainee legal executive and an executive assistant. Its work falls into three main areas: general legal advice, scrutiny of domestic legislation, and support for Select Committees.
Job description
This role is a senior position in the General Advice team of the Office of Speaker’s Counsel, suitable for an experienced legal adviser. It covers a wide portfolio which may include support for the Restoration and Renewal project, information law, safeguarding issues, Parliamentary privilege, contracts and procurement, employment, security, intellectual property, personal injury cases, the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme, and any other matters that may arise.
Some of the responsibilities for this role include:
- To advise on the application of data protection legislation in the Parliamentary context
- To support Deputy Speaker’s Counsel in advising on responses to Freedom of Information Act and other information law requests
- To advise the House of Commons Safeguarding Board
- To support the Restoration and Renewal Client Team and the Strategic Estates team on matters requiring legal advice.
Person specification
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:
- Substantial experience of legal practice, including in particular expertise in interpreting and applying data protection legislation.
- Good general knowledge of the law of England and Wales
- Excellent written communication skills, setting out advice clearly and authoritatively to Members, staff and external bodies
- Strong powers of research and analysis
- Solicitor or barrister qualified in England and Wales.
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
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- Application Form - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an application providing evidence against criteria 1-6 in the Job Description.
More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.
Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Job contact :
- Name : Recruitment Team
- Email : recruitment@parliament.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : recruitment@parliament.co.uk