Head of Legal & Information Governance

The Housing Executive is now recruiting for a Head of Legal & Information Governance to join their team.

Directorate: Corporate Services Grade: Assistant Director Reports to: Director of Corporate Services Location: Adelaide Street, Belfast

Job Purpose

In this role you will lead the Legal & Information Governance function, proactively identifying and mitigating legal risks, providing strategic advice and ensuring compliance with a range of legal frameworks.

You will also work collaboratively within the Housing Executive and with our sponsor department, external stakeholders and partners, to inform and influence the direction of legislation and strategic policy across its range of statutory functions.

Essential Criteria

1.Be a solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland qualified to practice in Northern Ireland with at least 5 years relevant post qualification experience

2.Demonstrate at least 3 years’ senior management experience of: Providing specialist legal advice and guidance on strategic and complex legal matters Leading/influencing others to ensure the successful and timely completion of a demanding caseload Proactively identifying significant legal risks and advising on mitigation and risk management

3.Demonstrate experience providing specialist legal advice and guidance in support of organisation objectives, in at least two of the following areas: Housing Administrative/Public Law Contract Law Law of Property and Conveyancing Employment Law Civil Litigation Information and Data Protection Public Procurement

4.Can demonstrate a comprehensive and current understanding of key areas of legislation relevant to the role and the ability to develop expertise in new areas of law

5.Candidates will be assessed against the competencies in the Senior Leader section of the Housing Executive Competency Framework throughout the recruitment and selection process. The following competencies are particularly relevant: Customer focused – We listen to the voice of the customer Collaborate - We build credibility with our networks Achieve – We set direction, take ownership and deliver what we have agreed Effective decision maker -We make timely decisions and effective recommendations Solution focused - We promote a solution orientated mindset

6.Possess a full, current UK driving licence or have access to a form of transport which enables them to fulfil the full requirements of the job.

Desirable Criteria 1.Leading a team in the delivery of a specialist legal function in support of organisational objectives.

2.Demonstrate experience providing specialist legal advice and guidance in Housing and Homelessness

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://nihe.getgotjobs.co.uk/jobDetails/2f37bdb5-a12b-4bb1-a6a7-f84292abe5b0

The closing date for applications is Thursday 7th May 2026 at 4.30pm.