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  • About The Role

  • We are recruiting a Senior Advisory Lawyer, as part of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR).

    These roles will play a major part in small and high quality team focusing on supporting the work of the Commission at all its stages, and on representing its interests in the courts, whether domestically or internationally, and whether defending challenges or asserting claims it may make against others. You will operate at the cutting edge of public law and human rights. The work will be both fascinating and demanding, in a supportive and rewarding environment.

    As a senior member of a high performing team in the Commission, you will also be able to help create the vision and set the direction and culture of the Commission. We are happy to discuss the role and answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact us for an informal conversation about the role and our organisation by emailing us at [email protected] and we will arrange a call for you.

    We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring and do not discriminate based on culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor.

    Key Responsibilities

    All Senior Advisory Lawyers:

    Prepare high quality documents and contribute to the preparation of written reports to the ICRIR Board if required. Engage actively with internal and external stakeholders and collaborate closely with them.

    Collaborate with staff across the ICRIR and work successfully in multi-disciplinary teams taking responsibility for delivering high quality and timely legal outputs.

    Dealing with correspondence and complaints that arise within the department.

    Participate actively and constructively in discussions in line with the ICRIR’s vision, values, objectives, and priorities. Undertake such other duties as ICRIR may require, in line with business need.

    Provide and arrange for timely, expert, and high-quality legal support for all the ICRIR’s functions.

    Identify, assess, and manage potential areas of legal risk within a complex case load to ensure that decisions are legally robust, evidence-based, and consistent with ICRIR policies and guidance.

  • About Us

  • The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery is an independent organisation that has been established to recover information about Troubles/Conflict-related deaths and serious injuries to families, victims, and survivors and to promote reconciliation.
     
    We are building a values-led organisation. We operate with integrity, impartiality, openness, accountability, and respect, as set out in our Code of Conduct. This is reflected in our fair and open recruitment processes. We encourage people to join us across all backgrounds, communities and faiths to help us deliver.
     
    The Commission is based in Belfast, with further operational sites in Northern Ireland and London. Travel to all locations will be required, but hybrid working arrangements will help us support a range of flexible working patterns. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation with a unique and vital remit.
     
    The Commission is formed of seven Commissioners, the Chief Commissioner, Sir Declan Morgan, the Chief Executive Officer, Louise Warde Hunter, and the Commissioner for Investigations, Peter Sheridan, as well as four Non-Executive Commissioners to provide challenge and scrutiny to the executive team.
     
    We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds, including underrepresented groups. We value diversity in our workforce as it enhances our ability to serve the communities of Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom.
     
    ICRIR’s Code of Conduct
    • Integrity
    • Impartiality
    • Openness
    • Accountability
    • Respect
    If you would have any queries or would like to contact us to discuss a reasonable adjustment, please email us at [email protected].

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