Government Lawyer

Job Description

RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist.We assist public safety employers find the right talent.We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience.RSR are currently recruiting for Government Lawyer The Legal Services Department is the largest public sector legal department in Wales. It is responsible for the delivery of all legal services to the Welsh Government. It is an exciting time to be involved in taking forward the new devolution settlement,with new and enhanced powers.Your experience will give you a unique understanding of the devolution settlement in Wales. It offers lawyers a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic environment that places them at the heart of government delivery, projects of national significanceand profile, at the cutting edge of major constitutional developments and at the forefront of the policy and law-making process.You will provide legal advice in a fast paced, public law environment where often the issues are high profile and significant in terms of the developing UK constitution. You will work in a team situation, gaining experience of working with lawyers, policyclients and Welsh Ministers to shape policy in Wales.Location: United Kingdom - RemoteContract: 1 to 2 years Fixed Term/TempWork hours:Full time/Part time work available - RemoteSalary: £53,440 Per Annum - £27.33 per hour PAYE - £35.50 per hour UmbrellaVacancies: 3Main duties and responsibilities

• To provide and contribute to the provision of legal advice within a team portfolio.
• To prepare, or assist in the production of, full instructions for primary legislation either relating to Bills forming part of the Welsh Government legislative programme or relating to Welsh provisions in UK Parliamentary Bills.
• Drafting, or assisting in the drafting, of a range of subordinate legislation and other documentation within the team portfolio and to monitor its passage through Senedd procedures as necessary.
• To contribute to the effective delivery of legal services within the team portfolio.
• To contribute to the team and ensure responsiveness to customer/client needs and changing circumstances.
• To undertake such other duties, responsibilities, tasks or projects as are specified by the Team Leader or a Deputy Director of Legal Services which are commensurate with the level of the post.
• To provide support and cover for colleagues within the office as directed by the Team Leader or a Deputy Director of Legal Services.

Essential

• Applicants must be qualified to practice as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (meeting the professional entry criteria below) in England and Wales. A minimum of three years’ post qualification experience is required.
• Professional entry for chartered Legal Executives (i.e. Fellows): Chartered Legal Executives are eligible to apply where (i) a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) is held; or (ii) the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE has been completed; or (iii) where exams havebeen passed (i.e. a score of 50% or above achieved), at CILEx Level 6, in all of the following seven foundation subjects in law:

1.Contract Law2.Criminal Law3.Equity and Trusts Law4.European Union Law5.Land Law6.Public Law7.Law of Tort

• Chartered Legal Executives should note that the Welsh Government will be willing to accept an, overall, average score of 65% or above across exams in the seven foundation subjects in law (where studied at CILEx Level 6).

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.RSR is member of the Red Snapper Group.The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.