Tusla is seeking to appoint a General Manager – Legal Advisor. The GM Legal Advisor will report directly to a Senior Solicitor within the Legal Services Office.
Main duties and responsibilities
To provide expert professional advice to the CEO, Senior Management Team, the Board, Service Directors, Area Managers and Tusla staff
To promote a high standard of legal excellence in the Child and Family Agency
To provide legal advice on any aspects of the functions of the Agency
Manage and run High Court applications in relation to constitutional and administration challenges with supervision by the Senior Solicitors within the legal office
Manage and run courts applications in relation to data protection matters with supervision by the Senior Solicitors within the legal office
Provide advice in the area of child care law and constitutional and administrative law to Tusla staff
Contribute to the Office Knowledge Management system within the in‑house legal office
Provide legal training to staff within Tusla leadership and development
Manage, coordinate and lead junior members of staff within the wider legal team
Promote a positive work ethic within the team
To lead, manage, organise and motivate staff to function effectively in a changing environment
Communications and Stakeholder Management
Demonstrate pro‑active commitment to all communications with internal and external stakeholders
Develop strong working relationship with key stakeholders
Education and training
Provide legal training to staff within Tusla
Maintain standards of practice and levels of professional knowledge by participating in continuous professional development initiatives and attendance at courses as appropriate.
Engage in career and professional development planning.
Oversee the provision of a framework for the promotion of staff development and training by making recommendations with regard to the ongoing education, mentoring, training and in‑service needs of the team.
Health and Safety
Comply with and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards.
Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the service for example National Standards for Child Protection and Care and comply with associated Tusla – Child and Family Agency protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.
To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.
The above job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Applicants must by the closing date of application have the following
Have been enrolled as a solicitor or barrister in the state for at least 5 years of the last 7 years.
Experience in child care, constitutional and administrative law matters before the High Court and above or equivalent type work before the Higher Courts.
Experience in child care law and District/Circuit Court advocacy.
Have a track record in a legal advisory role with experience of conducting a wide range of substantial cases involving complex issues.
Health
A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Character
Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Closing date for applications is 16 February at 12:00 PM
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