Senior Solicitor (Employment) - Public Sector

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 delighted to be assisting our client, a large and well-known Public Sector Organisation with the recruitmentof a Solicitor to join their team based in Belfast, initially on a contract basis.

This is a Full-Time Monday - Friday position. 37 hours per week. Monday - Friday 9 - 5.

Salary

£53,314 per annum, plus benefits.

Responsibilities

• To primarily undertake and assist in the provision of professional and timely legal advice, assistance and representation, to include having conduct of any employment related litigation, in relation to a full range of Employment Law matters.
• To be responsible for the day-to-day conduct of legal proceedings either as plaintiff or defendant.
• To be responsible for quality assurance of in-house small claims settlements as and when required.
• To provide advice and assistance in respect of the legal costs relating to the services of out of house solicitors retained by the organisation.
• To provide, or arrange for the provision of, legal advice and assistance in respect of any other matters as required.
• To provide, or to assist the Head of Legal Services in the provision of legal advice and support to all levels of senior management (including the Chief Executive, the Board and its Committees), as appropriate, with timely, high-quality legal analyses and advice tailored to the needs of the organisation, on matters relating to its statutory functions.
• To support the Head of Legal Services in building and maintaining an effective and efficient Legal Services team and ensuring a professional and high-quality service.
• To support the Head of Legal Services in development and delivery of the annual Business Plan for Legal Services.
• To assist with the preparation of briefing materials for Committee and Board approval as required, and attending these meetings as appropriate.

Essential Criteria:

*refer to the Qualifications Framework

1. Possess a degree (Level 6*) or equivalent level qualification.

1. Be a solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland qualified to practice in Northern Ireland.

1. Can demonstrate at least 5 years' post-qualification experience, providing legal advice and assistance in relation to a full range of employment law matters and in the conduct of employment related litigation.

1. Can demonstrate significant relevant post-qualification experience in at least one of the following areas:
   1. Personal Injury
   2. FOI/Data Protection
   3. Judicial Review
   4. Housing
   5. Homelessness