VANRATH are delighted to be supporting a Public Sector employer who are actively seeking a Legal Advisor to join their team in Belfast. This is a temporary contract for an initial period of 6 months. What's in it for you? £61.6k salary Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile cases Exposure to judicial review, inquests, inquiries, and criminal proceedings About your next employer You'll be joining a respected public sector organisation dedicated to upholding justice, accountability, and transparency. The team handles a wide range of legal matters, from high-level investigations to significant litigation cases, providing trusted legal support to decision-makers and stakeholders. About you Qualified solicitor or barrister licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to practise in Northern Ireland Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) advising on complex legal issues Proven experience interpreting legislation and applying legal principles in practice Strong communication skills - able to provide clear, confident advice to clients and colleagues At least 3 years' PQE managing litigation within the Northern Ireland court system Experience representing clients in one or more of the following areas: Judicial review proceedings Coroner's inquests Public inquiries Criminal proceedings What you'll do Provide high-quality legal advice, both orally and in writing, on complex legal and procedural issues Interpret and apply legislation, statutory instruments, and case law to provide accurate, practical advice Manage and represent cases through all stages of litigation, including strategy, submissions, and evidence preparation Lead and manage legal work across judicial reviews, inquests, public inquiries, and criminal proceedings Represent the organisation in court and liaise with external counsel where appropriate Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the legal team Ensure all legal work meets professional, ethical, and regulatory standards For further information on this opportunity, or any other position in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link or contact Conor Birch in the strictest confidence. Some positive candidate feedback we've received- ''Would highly recommend Vanrath. After uploading my cv I was contacted the next day and they were able to find a permanent suitable role for me very quickly. They were very helpful and supportive through the entire interview process and were able to negotiate a very good job offer which I was delighted with.'' ''Vanrath were massively helpful in helping me secure my new role. They provided tips and example questions for the interviews and were able to get quick feedback.'' ''I found VANRATH to be friendly, professional, and genuinely interested in understanding exactly what the candidate is looking for. The entire process was smooth and efficient, I was kept informed throughout.'' IND04 Skills: Legal Advisor Legal Litigation Solicitor PQE Legal Management Benefits: Additional Benefits