10577 - Law Commission: Special Counsel for Wales
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 08 Hydref 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £71,381 i £85,257 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | UK |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Ministry of Justice |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 10577 |
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Job Title
Special Counsel for Wales
Grade
6
Line Manager
Head of Public Law and Law in Wales
Closing Date
03/11/2025
Summary
We are looking for an experienced lawyer to join the Law Commission as Special Counsel for Wales; an exciting new position intended to promote the Law Commission’s work in Wales. We are looking for an outstanding candidate to influence our strategy, make an immediate impact and create a legacy for high-quality law reform in Wales.
This specialist position provides a unique opportunity to strengthen and develop the Law Commission’s relationships with key stakeholders in Wales across the Welsh Government, the Senedd and the legal and third sector, and contribute to the development of the law in Wales.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Law Commissioner for the Public Law and Law in Wales Team, as well as the Head of Legal, to provide targeted leadership and support the selection, development and management of law reform projects on devolved law. The Law Commissioner will remain responsible for all projects, with the team lawyer assigned to a project leading day to day work on each project.
The Law Commission: sixty years of cutting-edge law reform and legal expertise
The Law Commission is the statutory body set up under the Law Commissions Act 1965 to keep the law of England and Wales under review and to recommend reform where it is needed. It operates as an independent non-departmental body sponsored by the Ministry of Justice.
The Commission’s aims are:
To ensure that the law is as fair, modern, simple and as cost-effective as possible.
To conduct research and consultations in order to make recommendations for reform for consideration by the Senedd and Parliament.
To codify the law, eliminate anomalies, repeal obsolete and unnecessary enactments and reduce the number of separate statutes.
From regulating coal tip safety and agricultural law in Wales, to devolved Tribunals and renting homes, we look at important and relevant areas of law that are causing problems for people or businesses and make recommendations for reform where needed.
Much of our work is high-profile and secures significant interest from Senedd Members, the public and the media. Since our first report relating to the law of Wales on Renting Homes in 2013, the law in Wales team has delivered five law reform projects, all of which have been or are being implemented.
We are now seeking an innovative and strategic thinker, with the ability to forge strong and effective relationships, to help lead our work in Wales. This is a great opportunity for an experienced legal leader who is committed to the development of the law in Wales.
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.
Main duties of the postholder
The postholder will be expected to work closely with the Law Commissioner and the Team Manager for the Public Law and Law in Wales Team, as well as the Head of Legal, to provide targeted leadership and advice in relation to law reform in Wales.
During the one-year term of the post, the postholder will be expected to shape the direction and strategy of the Law Commission’s work in Wales in the longer-term. Any extension to the term will be by negotiation and agreement during the term.
The postholder will be expected to proactively nurture, grow and maintain relationships with important stakeholders in Wales, including members of the Welsh Government and the Senedd, the Judiciary, Office of the Legislative Counsel, academics and practising lawyers, and members of the third sector.
The postholder will contribute to the selection, development and management of law reform projects dealing with the law in Wales.
The postholder will work collaboratively with other Team Managers and senior leaders in the organisation, providing advice and expertise in relation to projects affecting the law in Wales, including making contributions to formulating policy in such projects.
The postholder will also work with the Head of Communications with a view to promoting effective communication across the Commission with Welsh stakeholders.
The postholder will be line managed by the Head of Team (who reports to the Head of Legal) and subject to direction from the Law Commissioner for the Public Law and Law in Wales Team.
The postholder will be supported by, and may be required to line manage, a dedicated member of the civil service fast stream.
They will act as a leader and role model, supporting and encouraging the sharing of knowledge, skills and best practice.
Special Counsel for Wales
Grade
6
Line Manager
Head of Public Law and Law in Wales
Closing Date
03/11/2025
Summary
We are looking for an experienced lawyer to join the Law Commission as Special Counsel for Wales; an exciting new position intended to promote the Law Commission’s work in Wales. We are looking for an outstanding candidate to influence our strategy, make an immediate impact and create a legacy for high-quality law reform in Wales.
This specialist position provides a unique opportunity to strengthen and develop the Law Commission’s relationships with key stakeholders in Wales across the Welsh Government, the Senedd and the legal and third sector, and contribute to the development of the law in Wales.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Law Commissioner for the Public Law and Law in Wales Team, as well as the Head of Legal, to provide targeted leadership and support the selection, development and management of law reform projects on devolved law. The Law Commissioner will remain responsible for all projects, with the team lawyer assigned to a project leading day to day work on each project.
The Law Commission: sixty years of cutting-edge law reform and legal expertise
The Law Commission is the statutory body set up under the Law Commissions Act 1965 to keep the law of England and Wales under review and to recommend reform where it is needed. It operates as an independent non-departmental body sponsored by the Ministry of Justice.
The Commission’s aims are:
To ensure that the law is as fair, modern, simple and as cost-effective as possible.
To conduct research and consultations in order to make recommendations for reform for consideration by the Senedd and Parliament.
To codify the law, eliminate anomalies, repeal obsolete and unnecessary enactments and reduce the number of separate statutes.
From regulating coal tip safety and agricultural law in Wales, to devolved Tribunals and renting homes, we look at important and relevant areas of law that are causing problems for people or businesses and make recommendations for reform where needed.
Much of our work is high-profile and secures significant interest from Senedd Members, the public and the media. Since our first report relating to the law of Wales on Renting Homes in 2013, the law in Wales team has delivered five law reform projects, all of which have been or are being implemented.
We are now seeking an innovative and strategic thinker, with the ability to forge strong and effective relationships, to help lead our work in Wales. This is a great opportunity for an experienced legal leader who is committed to the development of the law in Wales.
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.
Main duties of the postholder
The postholder will be expected to work closely with the Law Commissioner and the Team Manager for the Public Law and Law in Wales Team, as well as the Head of Legal, to provide targeted leadership and advice in relation to law reform in Wales.
During the one-year term of the post, the postholder will be expected to shape the direction and strategy of the Law Commission’s work in Wales in the longer-term. Any extension to the term will be by negotiation and agreement during the term.
The postholder will be expected to proactively nurture, grow and maintain relationships with important stakeholders in Wales, including members of the Welsh Government and the Senedd, the Judiciary, Office of the Legislative Counsel, academics and practising lawyers, and members of the third sector.
The postholder will contribute to the selection, development and management of law reform projects dealing with the law in Wales.
The postholder will work collaboratively with other Team Managers and senior leaders in the organisation, providing advice and expertise in relation to projects affecting the law in Wales, including making contributions to formulating policy in such projects.
The postholder will also work with the Head of Communications with a view to promoting effective communication across the Commission with Welsh stakeholders.
The postholder will be line managed by the Head of Team (who reports to the Head of Legal) and subject to direction from the Law Commissioner for the Public Law and Law in Wales Team.
The postholder will be supported by, and may be required to line manage, a dedicated member of the civil service fast stream.
They will act as a leader and role model, supporting and encouraging the sharing of knowledge, skills and best practice.