Independent Public Oversight Commissioner (Part-Time)

Finance Ni; Belfast; On-site; GBP 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A government agency in Northern Ireland seeks a Legal Services Oversight Commissioner to oversee the handling of legal profession complaints and advise on regulations. This part-time position requires a commitment of 2 to 3 days per week over a 3-year term, with a remuneration of £44,134 per annum. The ideal candidate must not have previously been a solicitor or barrister. Applications due by 12:00 noon on December 5th, 2025.

Qualifications

• The appointee must not be, and must never have been, a solicitor or barrister.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complaints handling systems for legal profession.
• Provide statutory consultative role regarding regulations.
• Act on departmental requests for examination of regulations.

Job description

A government agency in Northern Ireland seeks a Legal Services Oversight Commissioner to oversee the handling of legal profession complaints and advise on regulations. This part-time position requires a commitment of 2 to 3 days per week over a 3-year term, with a remuneration of £44,134 per annum. The ideal candidate must not have previously been a solicitor or barrister. Applications due by 12:00 noon on December 5th, 2025.