Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 19 May 2019
Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Hours: Full Time
Salary:£21,023 per annum
Closing Date: Sunday 19 May 2019
Islamic Relief Worldwide are currently recruiting for the position of a Legal Officer. The Legal Officer will provide legal and administrative support for Islamic Relief Worldwide’s Legal functions, Head of Governance & Legal Counsel. The post holder will provide support with managing the entire notarisation and legalisation process and legal and administrative support. The successful candidate will also be providing Legal and administrative support for the Islamic Relief Worldwide trademark portfolio, licensing and registration process.
The successful candidate must have or be:
- Relevant casework experience, preferably in regulatory law.
- Proven experience of providing appropriate advice regarding regulatory investigations.
- Experience of working in a politically sensitive environment and/or dealt with high profile sensitive issues skills, knowledge and abilities.
- Good knowledge of criminal and/or civil and/or regulatory law practice and procedures.
- Law Degree
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on 10th June 2019
Contract Duration: 6 months Fixed Term
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- screening clearance
- proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
- receipt of satisfactory references
Please note, for UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief
(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer
How to apply:
If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and mission, please apply by completing our online application form at https://islamic-relief.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/1589302?cid=1858&s=False&t=Legal-Officer&l=Birmingham