Director of Registration & Legal Affairs
Role Profile
The Director of Registration and Legal Affairs oversees the registration and charity services functions, managing a team of approximately 20 staff members. The role requires significant prior experience in successfully managing diverse teams, including legal professionals, to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities include managing robust decision-making processes, achieving efficient turnaround times, and providing customer service. The Director also oversees the provision of legal advice and services, supporting the Chief Executive and senior management team on all legal matters.
Key duties and responsibilities:
1. Overseeing the effective running and organisation of registration, charity services and functions of the Charities Regulator.
2. Contributing to the delivery of regulatory strategy by working closely with the Director of Compliance and Enforcement on regulatory and compliance related matters.
3. Leading and managing staff, ensuring timely performance reviews, and fostering a culture of learning and development opportunities for direct reports and the wider team.
4. Managing the internal legal service and external legal advisors to ensure quality and timely legal advice is available.
Requirements:
Candidates must have on or before Friday, 17 January 2025:
1. Been called to the Bar and be enrolled as a Barrister in the State or have been admitted and be enrolled as a Solicitor in the State; and b) practised as a Barrister or Solicitor in the State for not less than six years;
2. A minimum of 5 years work experience as a leader at senior manager level with a strong background in people management;
3. Experience of working with or on a Board;
4. Significant experience of managing a heavy and varied workload and meeting deadlines.
Estimated Salary: €90,000 - €110,000 per annum.