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Job Description

We are currently seeking two full-time Lawyers to join our high-profile Legal Team at the Electoral Commission. You will be part of a dynamic legal team working on varied, intellectually stimulating tasks within electoral reform, regulatory law, and public sector governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on electoral law during major political events including UK Parliamentary, devolved parliaments, local, and mayoral elections.
• Contribute to regulatory decisions and enforcement related to political parties and campaigners.
• Work on drafting and implementing legislation affecting democratic processes.
• Advise on the Commission’s wider obligations including procurement, employment, and data protection law.

Requirements

• Fully entitled to practice law in England and Wales (Law Society or Bar Council).
• Experience in administrative law, statutory interpretation, and advisory roles.
• Strong ability to interpret and apply complex legislation confidently and effectively.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with a solid base in public law and legal analysis.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a wider legal team.

Benefits

• Civil Service Pension scheme with 28.97% employer contribution (worth £17,373 at starting salary).
• Annual leave starting at 28 days plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 4 years).
• £312 tax-free working from home allowance per annum.
• Flexible and hybrid working with a minimum of 40% in-office attendance.
• Opportunities for compressed hours, flexi-time, and homeworking.
• Extensive professional development and learning opportunities.
• New performance-based pay progression system starting July 2025 (up to £71,100).
• Eye care vouchers, Ride 2 Work scheme, and up to 5 days of annual leave buy-back.

How To Apply?

Please apply by submitting an **anonymous CV** via the Commission’s application portal before **Wednesday, 9 July 2025 at 23:59**. Applications that are not anonymized will be rejected.

For inquiries, contact: recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk

About Company

The Electoral Commission is the UK’s independent authority overseeing elections and regulating political finance. Accountable to parliaments across the UK, we work to ensure trust and integrity in democratic processes while offering a collaborative, inclusive work culture across our offices in London, Belfast, Cardiff, and Edinburgh.