LSRA Chief Executive Officer

Company: Legal Services Regulatory Authority

Location: Dublin

The Organisation

The Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) is an independent public body established on the 1st October 2016 under the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 as amended (the Act). It is responsible for the regulation of the provision of legal services by legal practitioners (both solicitors and barristers) and for ensuring the maintenance and improvement of standards in the provision of legal services.

The Role

Reporting to the Authority of the LSRA, the role of Chief Executive Officer is a key leadership and senior management position. The new CEO will be responsible for leading the LSRA, as well as demonstrating corporate leadership, vision and driving strategic direction. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day running and governance of the organisation to support the effective and efficient delivery of the organisation's mandate, goals and strategy. The role will also ensure effective engagement with the wide range of stakeholders involved across the legal profession, the wider civil and public service and consumers of legal services.

The Person

The position of Chief Executive Office of the LSRA presents a unique opportunity for a highly motivated candidate who will display innovative leadership and sound organisational abilities in the delivery of the broad remit of the LSRA.

The role will require proven experience of senior management experience, as well as the ability to successfully manage collaborative relationships with stakeholders. The successful candidate will have an understanding of the legal services sector in Ireland and the regulatory issues and challenges relating to that sector. The role will also require experience in governance and administration, including financial and HR, of a public body, a regulatory body or a similar organisation in the private sector.

All enquiries should be directed to the Executive Recruitment Team by email to or by telephone on (1) .

Forvis Mazars will be managing all aspects of this recruitment project on behalf of the LSRA.

No enquiries or canvassing should be made directly to the LSRA. Canvassing will result in disqualification.

Applicants will be shortlisted for interview.

Deadline for applications: 12 noon on Monday, 13th October 2025.

The Legal Services Regulatory Authority is an equal opportunities employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality at all levels of the organisation.