Senior Legal Advisor to the Utility Regulator

1 week ago


Belfast, United Kingdom Utility Regulator Full time

We are recruiting for a talented legal professional to join our team as Head of Legal. In this role, you will be responsible for leading our legal advisory team, providing high-quality legal advice and support across strategy, policy development, governance, and compliance issues.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across various functions, engaging with key external and internal partners to support the Utility Regulator's regulatory, investigatory, and enforcement work. You will contribute to the delivery of our aims and objectives, driving forward our mission to protect Northern Ireland's energy and water consumers.

We offer an attractive package, including a competitive starting salary of £85,337 per annum, rising to £97,853 with stepped increases. This is complemented by a range of benefits, including hybrid working, NI Civil Service pension arrangements, and 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after two years) alongside 12 public and privilege days.



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