Eligibility
To be considered for a commissioner role, you must either hold judicial office, teach law in a University or have a general legal qualification (as defined in section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990).
The role is open to:
- British or Commonwealth citizens
- British Dependent Territories citizens
- British Nationals (Overseas) citizens
- British protected persons
- European Economic Area (EEA) nationals or those of other member states
- Certain non-EEA family members
You must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Skills and experience
You will need to demonstrate that you have:
- excelled in your chosen field of law and are committed to delivering effective law reform
- the ability to think creatively to resolve complex legal problems and to take reasoned decisions, including a keen interest in the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies
- excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas to a diverse range of audiences, including members of the public
- an open-minded approach with a willingness to think flexibly and consult widely before reaching firm conclusions
- awareness of the diverse needs and backgrounds of those affected by the work of the Commission and of colleagues and staff within the Commission, including a desire to learn about and engage with Whitehall, Parliament, Ministers and a wide range of stakeholders
- a keen interest in leading people and the strategic direction of the organisation
Pay and benefits
These include:
- the salary is currently £150,000
- annual leave is 30 days a year plus bank holidays
- you must get agreement with the Lord Chancellor to do any external work
- travel expenses are paid for travelling as part of Law Commission business, not for travelling to the office and home
More information
Read more about the role:
- the role is full-time although we offer flexibility, for example through competitive annual leave and elements of home-working
- commissioners are expected to spend the majority of their time at the Commission’s offices in Central London
- the appointment is for an initial period of five years
- the Lord Chancellor may consider a further term of up to five years
- the Lord Chancellor may terminate an appointment at any time on the grounds of incapacity or misbehaviour
- commissioners may resign at any time but are expected to complete at least three years before applying for any other role