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Vacancy for Legal Professional - Assistant Principal Office Grade

Legal Professional (Assistant Principal) in An Garda Síochána

An Garda Síochána is a dynamic organisation in which staff members can enjoy a rewarding and worthwhile career of service to the communities and people of Ireland.

Garda Legal

Located within Garda Headquarters and Ashtown Gate, the Offices of Executive Director Legal services the full range of complex legal needs of An Garda Síochána in general and the Executive of An Garda Síochána (the Garda Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioners and the Chief Administrative Officer) in particular. There are four Sections within Garda Legal which comprise Civil, Employment, Criminal and Human Rights. 

The Legal Professional, Assistant Principal position is for the Civil Legal section within this Directorate being responsible for the proactive management of all civil litigation involving the Garda Commissioner; legal advice in relation to administrative, employmentand regulatory legal issues; and for providing legal advice on key organisation projects and strategies.

A panel will be established from which an appointment will be made and from which other vacancies in Civil Legal and other sections may be filled.  

Information Booklet

Leabhrán Eolais Diarrthóirí

Application form

Foirm Iarratais

Closing Date is 5pm on the 13th January 2023

Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted