Job Description

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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