Legal Advisor - 61k - Public Sector

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector employer in Belfast is seeking a Legal Advisor to provide high-quality legal advice on complex issues and manage cases through litigation. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor or barrister with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Northern Ireland. You will work on high-profile cases including judicial reviews and criminal proceedings. This position offers a competitive salary of £61.6k and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile cases

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) advising on complex legal issues.
• Proven experience interpreting legislation and applying legal principles in practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice on complex legal and procedural issues.
• Manage and represent cases through all stages of litigation.
• Lead and manage legal work across judicial reviews, inquests, public inquiries, and criminal proceedings.

Skills

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Strong communication skills

Experience in litigation management

Education

Licensed to practice in Northern Ireland

Job description

VANRATH are delighted to be supporting a Public Sector employer who are actively seeking a Legal Advisor to join their team in Belfast.

What’s in it for you?

• £61.6k salary
• Opportunity to work on complex, high‑profile cases
• Exposure to judicial review, inquests, inquiries, and criminal proceedings

About your next employer

You’ll be joining a respected public sector organisation dedicated to upholding justice, accountability, and transparency. The team handles a wide range of legal matters, from high‑level investigations to significant litigation cases, providing trusted legal support to decision‑makers and stakeholders.

About you

• Qualified solicitor or barrister licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to practise in Northern Ireland
• Minimum of 3 years’ post‑qualification experience (PQE) advising on complex legal issues
• Proven experience interpreting legislation and applying legal principles in practice
• Strong communication skills – able to provide clear, confident advice to clients and colleagues
• At least 3 years’ PQE managing litigation within the Northern Ireland court system
• Experience representing clients in one or more of the following areas:
  • Judicial review proceedings
  • Coroner’s inquests
  • Public inquiries
  • Criminal proceedings

What you’ll do

• Provide high‑quality legal advice, both orally and in writing, on complex legal and procedural issues
• Interpret and apply legislation, statutory instruments, and case law to provide accurate, practical advice
• Manage and represent cases through all stages of litigation, including strategy, submissions, and evidence preparation
• Lead and manage legal work across judicial reviews, inquests, public inquiries, and criminal proceedings
• Represent the organisation in court and liaise with external counsel where appropriate
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the legal team
• Ensure all legal work meets professional, ethical, and regulatory standards

For further information on this opportunity, or any other position in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link or contact Conor Birch in the strictest confidence.