Corporate Solicitor- Public Sector

MCS Group; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected public sector organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a Corporate Solicitor to deliver legal services, support governance, and provide legal advice. The ideal candidate will have post-qualification experience and a full driving license. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to effective legal service delivery within a local government framework.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in complex legal issues.
• Proven ability to provide legal advice for risk mitigation.
• Full current driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional legal services and advocacy in courts and tribunals.
• Provide legal support on governance, legislation, and compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents and contracts.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and manage budgets.
• Support organizational development with legal input on projects.

Skills

Legal advocacy

Legal compliance

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified Solicitor with post-qualification experience

Job description

Are you experienced in delivery and efficient management of legal services?

We're recruiting on behalf of a local government organization for a Corporate Solicitor.

This is a great opportunity to join a respected public sector employer, where you will support the delivery and management of an efficient and effective legal service function.

The Role:

• Deliver professional legal services as a qualified solicitor, including advocacy in various courts and tribunals, and provide legal support in judicial review proceedings.
• Offer accurate and timely legal advice on legislation, governance, administrative law, and compliance to support informed decision-making across committees and departments.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, contracts, and service level agreements; lead on conveyancing matters and manage legal title documentation.
• Liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders including counsel, solicitors, courts, government bodies, and statutory agencies.
• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, Standing Orders, and constitutional requirements, contributing to risk management, good governance, and ethical standards.
• Support organizational development through legal input on projects, training, standards committees, and policy reviews; deputise for senior managers when required.
• Manage budgets responsibly within the legal function and participate in recruitment, selection, and continuing legal education as required.

The Person:

• A qualified solicitor, with post-qualification experience.
• Experience in a range of complex legal issues, providing advice for mitigated risk.
• A full current driver's license.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Zachery Downes, a specialist recruitment consultant at MCS Group. Contact via 02896935501 or [e-mail].

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all. Being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which requires a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us, and we will facilitate the request.

Even if this position is not suitable for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs.