Legal Advisor

at  ComReg

DIVISION OVERVIEW

The Retail and Consumer Services Division is responsible for key organisational functions in ComReg including consumer engagement, consumer policy, consumer care, the emergency call answering service, universal service provision, end-user dispute resolution, postal regulation and the regulation of premium rate services. A key aspect of the work of the division is to uphold consumer and other end-user rights and to ensure that regulated entities comply with their legal obligations.

THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assisting the Legal & ADR Manager and Senior Legal Advisors in the Division in providing the legal requirements associated with the work of the Retail and Consumer Services Division including:
Providing clear, concise, accurate and constructive legal advice on all elements of the Division’s functions
Drafting regulatory instruments such as secondary legislation and decision instruments and draft elements of public consultation documents, including regulatory impact assessments;
Reviewing key documentation prepared in the Division or by external consultants prior to publication, and identifying legal weaknesses and/or making necessary changes;
Conducting enforcement action, including civil and criminal litigation;
Instructing and liaising with external advisors as necessary;
Identifying legal risks and implementing measures to minimise them;
Liaising with legal and other staff in government departments, public bodies and national regulatory authorities as necessary;
Contributing to organisation-level legal and regulatory policy issues, including by participating in cross-Divisional advisor meetings led by ComReg’s General Counsel.

CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS FOR THE ROLE

In addition to your technical qualifications and experience, you will bring professional competencies and skills in the following core areas:
Analytical & Critical Thinking: Objectively analyses and evaluates information in order to identify patterns between situations that are not obviously related. Develops and clearly articulates solutions to complex problems.
Drafting: Uses a logical structure to draft documents. Communicates complex and technical information clearly and concisely. Ensures key messages are understood and have the desired impact on the target audience.
Technical Knowledge & Continuous Improvement: - Possesses a command over the technical and professional skills for a particular discipline. Keeps an open mind. Demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement.
Decision Making & Judgement: Effectively builds evidence base to support the decision-making process. Assesses alternative options. Uses judgement to adapt to specific and challenging requirements of the organisation.
Communicating & Influencing: Communicates clearly, confidently and respectfully. Engages, persuades and convinces others to follow a particular course of action. Ensures all relevant parties are appropriately updated and notified.
People Skills: Uses interpersonal skills to create engagement and clarity. Manages conflict and implements practical solutions. Recognises the impact of own behaviour and adjusts as required. Actively develops others.