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:
o Interpreting legislation and legal documents.
o Demonstrating legal analytical ability and sound judgement in resolving complex legal problems.
o 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:
o Judicial review proceedings
o Coroner\'s inquests
o Public inquiries
o 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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