Head of Legal Services (Principal Officer)
Job posted by Forvis Mazars
Head of Legal Services
(Principal Officer)
The Health and Safety Authority (the Authority) was established in 1989 under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 1989. Additional functions have been conferred on the Authority since then under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the Chemicals Acts 2008 and 2010 and other legislation. In 2014, the Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) was included under the Authority’s functions. The Authority reports to the Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail under delegated authority from the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
The Role
The Authority seeks applications from high-calibre individuals for the position of Head of Legal Services (Principal Officer).
As a member of the Authority’s senior management team, this role will be responsible for monitoring legislative changes and relevant case law and updating affected business areas on these changes and development, as well as providing practical legal advice on regulatory and workplace safety matters to the Authority’s multidisciplinary team of inspectors. The successful candidate will also manage the Legal Unit’s staff and budget, as well as represent the Authority externally.
The Person
The successful candidate must have proven experience as a qualified solicitor or barrister with at least four years post qualification experience in legal practice, whether in the private or public sectors or in-house counsel, with relevant litigation experience. They will have a knowledge of the legislative process, at national and EU level, as well as evidence of an understanding of occupational health and safety law, environmental or product legislation. Additionally, the successful individual will also have senior leadership skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders including other regulatory agencies and the legal profession.
Further Information
For further information and to apply for this role please visit www.forvismazars.com/ie/en/executiverecruitment
All enquiries should be directed to the Executive Recruitment Team by email to execrecruit@mazars.ie or by telephone on +353 (1) 449 4400.
Application
Applications are to be submitted via the online portal available at www.forvismazars.com/ie/en/executiverecruitment and must include:
1. A CV and cover letter outlining why you wish to be considered for the role and why you believe your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role and;
2. A completed comprehensive Application Form, clearly showing your relevant qualifications, achievements and experience in your career to date
Forvis Mazars will be managing all aspects of this recruitment project on behalf of the Authority.
No enquiries or canvassing should be made directly to the Authority.
Deadline for applications: Monday, 27th January 2025 at 1pm.
The Health and Service Authority is an equal opportunities employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality at all levels of the organisation.
