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Senior Legal and Policy Officer (Legacy)
About the Role
The post-holder will focus on legal and policy work relating to the legacy of the Northern Ireland conflict, in line with the CAJ strategic objectives of combatting impunity and safeguarding the peace process. The post will focus on legacy interventions along with research and policy work and supporting litigation. The post will also have a focus on contemporary policing and justice issues relating to the present-day application of ‘emergency’ type laws and policies and respond to inquiries. The post is line managed by the CAJ Senior Solicitor.
- Salary: NJC Scale PO3 starting at Point 33, £44,075 pa
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Term: Three year contract, with a potential extension subject to funding
Application: Prospective applicants should complete their application via the Application Form below. Applications will only be accepted if submitted using the official application form, and all applicants must complete the equality monitoring form. Any personal information provided in the equality monitoring form will remain confidential and will not be shared with hiring managers.
Completed applications should be emailed to info@caj.org.uk. Deadline for the return of completed application forms is Wednesday 25th February at any time.
Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview by 27th February 2026. Interviews of shortlisted candidates are scheduled for Tuesday 3rd March 2026.