The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland invites applications for the following post -
Legal Officer (Ref: LO/25/01)
Reports to: Head of Legal & Advocacy Services
Salary: £43,584 to £46,712 (Deputy Principal Grade)
(August 2025 Pay Ward Pending £47,304 to £49,515)
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)
(flexible working opportunities available)
Tenure: Permanent
Job Purpose:
The post-holder will play a key role in delivering a client-focused service. They will manage a caseload, dealing with enquiries, providing legal advice, advocating on client’s behalf, and attending meetings / court when required. The post-holder will also be expected to contribute to broader organisational objectives through contributing to policy / procedural reviews, continuous improvement, research and policy advice, and investigations.
Application forms and further information may be obtained by emailing recruitment@copni.org or by telephoning (028) 90890884, or in writing to Human Resources, Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland, Equality House, 7-9 Shaftesbury Square, Belfast, BT2 7DP.
Completed applications must be received by no later than 12noon on Thursday 11th September 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified applicants regardless of religious belief, political opinion, racial group, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation and whether or not they possess a disability or have or do not have dependents. Applications from young people (under the age of 35), people with a disability, and people from minority communities are particularly welcomed for this post.
