Legal Officer, Newry, 3 months placement with possible extension, £21.56 per hour. Our client is a public sector body based in Newry, they currently wish to recruit a skilled legal professional. About the Role: As a Legal Officer, youll provide expert legal advice and support on a wide range of matters including contracts, property, and governance. Youll draft and negotiate legal documents, safeguard Council assets, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and Council policies. Youll also work closely with internal departments, elected members, and external partners to help deliver key Council projects and priorities. What Youll Do: ? Provide professional legal advice and guidance to Council officers and elected members ? Draft, negotiate, and manage legal documents (leases, licenses, contracts, byelaws, and more) ? Safeguard Council property and assets, supporting acquisitions and disposals ? Conduct legal research and maintain registers and records ? Liaise with external solicitors and service providers for specialist advice ? Support and deputise for the Head of Legal Administration when needed ? Prepare and present reports to Council Committees ? Stay up to date with relevant legislation and best practice About You: ?? Qualified solicitor ?? Strong knowledge of local government law, property law, and contracts ?? Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills ?? Flexible and adaptable to meet the Councils evolving needs ?? High level of confidentiality and professionalism Interested? If youre passionate about supporting your community and driving positive change, wed love to hear from you! This role is initially until the end of September with a view to being extended. For more details or to apply, please send your CV in confidence through the link above. If you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Orla Milligan at Pathway. At Pathway, we treat all applications with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism. In line with GDPR regulations, your personal information will only be used for recruitment purposes, stored securely and never shared without your consent. You can request to have your data removed at any time. Skills: conveyancing commercial contract property