Senior Employment Solicitor - Belfast (Contract)

VANRATH; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

VANRATH are assisting a large Public Sector Organisation in recruiting a Solicitor to join their team in Belfast. This is a Full-Time contract role, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.

The role offers a salary of £53,314 per annum plus benefits. You will provide professional employment law advice and handle related litigation, support the Head of Legal Services, and contribute to the development of the Legal Services team and annual Business Plan.

Qualifications

• Degree (Level 6*) or equivalent.
• Qualified solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland, eligible to practice in NI.
• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience providing employment law advice and handling related litigation.
• Significant post-qualification experience in at least one area: Personal Injury, FOI/Data Protection, Judicial Review, Housing or Homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and timely legal advice and representation on Employment Law matters.
• Conduct day-to-day legal proceedings as plaintiff or defendant.
• Quality assure in-house small claims settlements when required.
• Advise on legal costs relating to external solicitors and providers.
• Provide or arrange cross-functional legal support to senior management (CEO, Board, Committees).
• Support Head of Legal Services in building an efficient Legal Services team.
• Assist in development and delivery of the annual Legal Services Business Plan.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation

Legal advice

NI practice

Education

Solicitor qualification (NI)

Degree (Level 6*) or equivalent

Job description

VANRATH are assisting a large Public Sector Organisation in recruiting a Solicitor to join their team in Belfast. This is a Full-Time contract role, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.

The role offers a salary of £53,314 per annum plus benefits. You will provide professional employment law advice and handle related litigation, support the Head of Legal Services, and contribute to the development of the Legal Services team and annual Business Plan.