Legal Advisor - Public Sector

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment agency is seeking a Legal Advisor to provide high-quality legal advice and manage litigation cases in Belfast. The position is temporary for 6 months, requiring a qualified solicitor with at least 3 years of experience in complex legal issues and Northern Ireland court system. The role offers a salary range of £55,000 - £61,000, expecting candidates with strong legal analytical skills and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in legal advice.
• Experience managing litigation in Northern Ireland court.
• Experience in legal management and representation.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on complex issues.
• Manage litigation cases in the Northern Ireland court system.
• Represent clients in court proceedings.

Skills

Legal analytical ability

Communication skills

Judgment in legal matters

Case management

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister licensed in Northern Ireland

Job description

Overview

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting our client, a large and well-known Public Sector Organisation with the recruitment of a Legal Advisor to join their team based in Belfast.

This is a Temporary position initially for a period of 6 months.

Salary

£55,000 - £61,000

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice, both orally and in writing, on significant and complex legal issues.
• Interpret and apply legislation, statutory instruments, and other legal documents in advising clients and stakeholders.
• Exercise sound legal judgement and analytical skills in resolving complex legal problems.
• Communicate with clarity and confidence to clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Manage a diverse caseload of litigation within the Northern Ireland court system.
• Represent clients and the organisation at all stages of court proceedings.
• Lead on case management, including strategy, preparation of legal submissions, and evidence gathering.
• Provide legal management and representation at all stages of Judicial review proceedings, Coroner\'s inquests, Public inquiries, and Criminal proceedings.

Essential Criteria

• Be a qualified solicitor or barrister licensed to practice in Northern Ireland, holding a current practising certificate (or be eligible to obtain one by the date of appointment).
• Have at least 3 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) of advising on significant, complex legal issues, including:
  • Interpreting legislation and legal documents.
  • Demonstrating legal analytical ability and sound judgement in resolving complex legal problems.
  • Communicating with clients with clarity and confidence.
• Have at least 3 years' PQE of managing litigation cases in the Northern Ireland court system, including practical experience of presenting cases at court.
• Have at least 3 years' PQE of legal management and representation at all stages in one or more of the following areas:
  • Judicial review proceedings
  • Coroner\'s inquests
  • Public inquiries
  • Criminal proceedings

For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact Conor Birch for a confidential chat today.

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