Legal Adviser

The Legal Adviser position with Apple Recruitment centres on legal Advisers in the Office of the Examiner of Statutory Rules provide specialist legal advice to support the discharge of this function. It would suit someone who can bring careful technical judgement and practical problem-solving to the role.

What the work leans on

Be until the end of June 2026. Hourly rate based on £69,032 (pro rata 18.5 hours per week).

Where the technical work sits

• Legal Advisers in the Office of the Examiner of Statutory Rules provide specialist legal advice to support the discharge of this function.
• Legal Advisers provide objective legal advice, independent of government, to support the Assembly in its scrutiny and legislative roles.
• Provide legal advice to the Director of Legal, Governance and Research.

Technical requirements

• Maintaining membership of the relevant professional body (the Bar of Northern.
• Carry out such other duties as the Assembly Commission reasonably requires of.
• If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline Parker by Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ noon.

Practical details

• Apple Recruitment are recruiting URGENTLY for a Legal Adviser, Examiner of Statutory Rules – Part Time, on behalf of the NI Assembly.
• Work model: Hybrid.
• Additional detail: Training or development support may be provided.

Job details

• Benefits mentioned: Commission, Training, Hybrid working