Deputy Counsel
- Employer
- House of Commons
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- £63,716 per annum
- Closing date
- 23 Aug 2019
Job Details
Job Title: Deputy Counsel
Salary Band: A1
Salary: £63,716 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Number of Posts: 1
Hours: Full time, 36 hours per week
Closing date:
The Role
The Office of Speaker’s Counsel provides legal advice to Mr Speaker, the Clerk of the House and all the staff teams in the House.
The Office consists of eighteen qualified lawyers (a mixture of solicitors and barristers), with the support of a paralegal and an office manager. Its work falls into three main areas: general legal advice, scrutiny of domestic legislation and support for Committees of the House of Commons.
This post is in the Domestic Legislation Team, which advises the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, advises committees on private Bills and examines primary and secondary legislation for certification under the English Votes for English Laws provisions of the Standing Orders of the House of Commons, as well as providing other advice relating to legislation as necessary. The post-holder will report to Counsel for Domestic Legislation.
The Person
The successful candidate will have the following skills/experience:
- Substantial post-qualification experience of practice as a barrister or solicitor or equivalent.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and concise legal advice on highly complex issues in a timely, accurate, complete, coherent and accessible fashion.
- Experience of advising and influencing people in senior positions and gaining and keeping their confidence.
- Qualified to practice as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales.
Benefits
Annual leave starting at 30 days pro rata
Civil Service Pension scheme
Interest-free season ticket loan
Discounted membership of the in-house gym
All applications must be submitted on a House of Commons application form.
More information on the role and the full criteria can be found on the job description.
Company
Working for the House of Commons is a rewarding career. There is approximately 2500 staff in the Commons working to support and improve the work of Parliament. Student placements are also available.
Posts in the House of Commons
The House of Commons offers a wide variety of interesting and unique opportunities. From administrative and executive roles to key support staff. This includes clerical officers, Hansard reporters, chefs and doorkeepers.
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