The Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) is an independent public body established on the 1st October 2016 under the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 as amended (the Act). It is responsible for the regulation of the provision of legal services by legal practitioners (both solicitors and barristers) and for ensuring the maintenance and improvement of standards in the provision of legal services.The RoleReporting to the Authority of the LSRA, the role of Chief Executive Officer is a key leadership and senior management position. The new CEO will be responsible for leading the LSRA, as well as demonstrating corporate leadership, vision and driving strategic direction. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day running and governance of the organisation to support the effective and efficient delivery of the organisation's mandate, goals and strategy. The role will also ensure effective engagement with the wide range of stakeholders involved across the legal profession, the wider civil and public service and consumers of legal services.Key ResponsibilitiesT he main roles of the Chief Executive Officer in supporting the LSRA in the exercise of its functionsare set out in detail in the 2015 Act, but can be summarised as follows:Implement the policies and decisions of the Authority;Manage and control generally the Authority's staff, administration and business;Be responsible to the Authority for the performance of his or her functions;Perform such other functions (if any) as may be required by the Authority or as may be authorised under the Legal Services Regulation Act;Attend and provide a detailed update on the activities undertaken and provide advice or information as required at Authority meetings;Liaise with the Registrar and Chairperson of the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal toensure the effective and independent administration of the Tribunal and to ensure thatsufficient resources and governance arrangements are in place;Implement good governance, strategic, business, annual, periodic review, publicconsultation or other reporting obligations;Keep all proper and usual accounts of moneys received and spent by the Authority orsubmit estimates with its approval;Attend before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, or any Committee established to replace that Committee, to give account for the general administration of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority.Give evidence, whenever required in writing, to the Public Accounts Committee of DáilÉireann on the regularity and propriety of transactions, the economy and efficiency of theuse of resources, the systems, procedures and practices employed for evaluating theeffectiveness of operations or any matter relating to these that may be raised in a report ofthe Comptroller and Auditor General;Administrate and collect the annual levy on the legal professions through which the LSRA isfunded;Maintain the Roll of Practising Barristers, the register of Limited Liability Partnerships andthe register of Legal Partnerships;Provide leadership and strategic direction on the challenging programme of researchundertaken by the Authority including the delivery of any recommendations made by theAuthority. The PersonThe position of Chief Executive Office of the LSRA presents a unique opportunity for a highly motivated candidate who will display innovative leadership and sound organisational abilities in the delivery of the broad remit of the LSRA.The role will require proven experience of senior management experience, as well as the ability to successfully manage collaborative relationships with stakeholders. The successful candidate will have an understanding of the legal services sector in Ireland and the regulatory issues and challenges relating to that sector. The role will also require experience in governance and administration, including financial and HR, of a public body, a regulatory body or a similar organisation in the private sector.Essential CriteriaThe successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of:A Level 8 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications in a relevant discipline(s) for example in law, business, public administration or governanceA minimum of five years' senior management experience demonstrating leadership in an organisation of comparable staffing levels, budget and complexityExperience in the governance and administration, including financial and HR, of a public, private or regulatory bodyKnowledge of the legal services sector in Ireland and the regulatory issues and challengesrelating to that sectorDemonstrated responsibility for strategic vision and strategy implementation in support of theongoing leadership and development of a public body in a complex stakeholder environmentExcellent communication skills and a track record in the management of relationships, including influencing and managing multiple stakeholdersSound judgement in managing and prioritising complex issues, with a proven ability to focus with initiative and resilience on the delivery of outcomes and results. Desirable CriteriaThe successful candidate may demonstrate evidence of:Experience of working in the Irish public sectorExperience reporting to a Board of Directors and working on Board CommitteesExperience in the administration and maintenance of standards of a professional conduct and complaints regimeExperience of the delivery of large scale complex research projects including crafting credible recommendations for reformExperience of the application of competition and/or consumer policy objectives in the provision of sectoral services Fu rther InformationFor further information and to apply for this role please visit All enquiries should be directed to the Executive Recruitment Team by email to or by telephone on Forvis Mazars will be managing all aspects of this recruitment project on behalf of the LSRA.No enquiries or canvassing should be made directly to the LSRA. Canvassing will result in disqualification.Applicants will be shortlisted for interview Deadline for applications: 12 noon on Monday, 13th October 2025The Legal Services Regulatory Authority is an equal opportunities employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality at all levels of the organisation.