Job ref: 2026-40 Job type: Permanent Location: 2 Adelaide Street, Belfast, BT2 8PB Salary: £37,280 - £42,839 Closing date: Thursday 12 Mar 2026 16:30 Please note that although this job advert is for a permanent post, offers for fixed term contracts may also be made from this file. BAND: 6 JOB PURPOSE: The Assistant Solicitor will undertake and assist in the provision of professional and timely legal advice and assistance in relation to Employment Law but may be required to assist on other matters across the main functions of the team. The Assistant Solicitor will undertake a programme of development within Legal Services, with a typical duration of two to three years, engaging in a comprehensive Personal Development Programme, and gaining skills and experience across a number of areas of the Housing Executive's legal work. The Assistant Solicitor will be appointed as a Band 7 Solicitor on satisfactory completion of the Programme REQUIREMENTS: 1. Possess a degree or equivalent (Level 6*) qualification. *Refer to Qualifications Framework APPLICATION PROCESS Application should be made using the on-line application form. Instructionson how to complete the on-line form appears once the form has been accessed. Make sure you follow these instructions. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED EVEN IF DELAYED DUE TO TECHNICAL REASONS. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE LOCKED OUT OF YOUR GETGOT ACCOUNT IT WILL TAKE A MINIMUM OF 10 MINUTES TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD. IF AN APPLICATION IS LATE BECAUSE OF THIS IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that all such information is provided. Candidates who fail to provide sufficient information on which a panel might determine their eligibility for the post will not be shortlisted. The Housing Executive is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant community who are currently under represented in parts of our workforce. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.