Legal Officer (Legal Research and Advice)
2026-09-19T00:00:00
Location: North West England, GB, LA13 0QN
Application deadline: 2026-10-20T03:44:12.737
About the role
Could your legal expertise help shape the future of justice in the Isle of Man? Join our small and supportive team within the General Registry as a Legal Officer (Legal Research and Advice). This is a unique role that offers real variety, giving you the opportunity to work across a range of mainly non-criminal legal areas and gain broad experience.
In this role, you will undertake both ad hoc and more structured legal research for members of the judiciary and provide legal advice to the Chief Registrar and staff of the General Registry. You will also act as the primary Judicial Conduct Officer under the Code of Conduct for Members of the Judiciary and be responsible for the development, management, and coordination of legal research activities and resources within the General Registry.
Justice provision in many jurisdictions is currently undergoing review and modernisation, and the Isle of Man is no exception. As a result, this is an exciting and opportune time to join us and play a role in shaping the future of the administration of justice on the Isle of Man. To find out more about the General Registry, please read our latest Annual Report here.
A workplace that invests in you
- A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
- A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
- A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take time off in line with the relevant flexi-time scheme.
- Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the Isle of Man Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
- Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
- Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support, and signposting on a wide range of issues.
- Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years' service.
- Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
- Access to the Government staff canteen where you can purchase affordable meals, drinks, and snacks.
Working for the Isle of Man Public Service
We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture, and value our employees' wellbeing, development, and career, and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees. We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance.
We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible, and if interested, you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity, and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man. Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.
We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.
Things to note
- A standard police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.
- Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.
- A provisional interview date has been scheduled for week commencing 19 October 2026.
- We understand that you might have some questions about the role, and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at the provided contact details.
- To get the best out of your application, read our article on the important essentials you need to know before applying.
- Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified.
- If you have difficulties applying online, please contact us on 01624 685000 or by email at the provided contact details.
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