Senior Executive Solicitor, Local Government Law

publicjobs; Dublin; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

South Dublin County Council is seeking a Senior Executive Solicitor to join the Law Department. The role provides comprehensive local government legal services across conveyancing, litigation, regulatory and EU law, with advocacy, supervision of staff, and external Counsel engagement as required.

The candidate will work independently when needed and contribute to strategic objectives. The ideal applicant is admitted as a Solicitor with at least five years’ post‑admission experience, strong

Qualifications

• Admitted and enrolled as a Solicitor in the State.
• At least five years' satisfactory experience as a Solicitor, including conveyancing and court work, after admission and enrolment as a Solicitor.
• Possess a high standard of professional training and experience; and
• Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation.

Responsibilities

• Handle residential conveyancing, including rollout of local government schemes and process improvements.
• Advise and draft in high-value commercial transactions to support the Council's vision.
• Represent the Council in judicial reviews, civil litigation and code enforcement, including advocacy.
• Provide advisory services to all Council departments on required areas of law.
• Manage engagement of external Counsel and budget spends for specific areas of expertise.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Law Department.

Skills

Conveyancing knowledge

Commercial drafting

Civil litigation advocacy

Legal research

Team management

Communication skills

Team building

Education

Solicitor admission

Job description

South Dublin County Council is seeking a Senior Executive Solicitor to join the Law Department. The role provides comprehensive local government legal services across conveyancing, litigation, regulatory and EU law, with advocacy, supervision of staff, and external Counsel engagement as required.

The candidate will work independently when needed and contribute to strategic objectives. The ideal applicant is admitted as a Solicitor with at least five years’ post‑admission experience, strong