Career Opportunities

An Coimisiún Toghcháin is now seeking a suitably qualified and committed individual to take up the role of Higher Executive Officer (HEO) – Legal Services. Reporting to the Senior Legal Advisor, the HEO Legal Services will be primarily focussed on providing sound, solution-focused legal advice and support to An Coimisiún and the Chief Executive on all aspects of An Coimisiún’s functions. The position offers a fulfilling and responsible role in an interesting and busy environment dealing with a diversity of legal issues including but not limited to, Constitutional, Electoral, Privacy and Media Law as well as Data Protection and Corporate Governance.

They will play an important and ongoing role in supporting the Head of Legal and An Coimisiún in exercising its forthcoming powers under political advertising regulation and Part 5 of the Electoral Reform Act, both in terms of preparation, and once commenced, working with the Head of Supervision and Enforcement. They will also draft policy, liaise with external legal advisors and manage associated budgets when required. 

Deadline for application: 13 November 2025 at 5:00pm.