Legal Advisor (40k - Downpatrick)

Job Title: Legal Advisor

Location: Newry / Downpatrick
Rate of Pay: £21.56 per hour
Contract Duration: 4 months, with possible extension

About the Role:

VANRATH is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Legal Advisor to join our client's team in Newry/Downpatrick. This is a fantastic opportunity for a legal professional to provide specialist advice and guidance on a variety of legal matters, including land acquisition, disposal, contractual issues, and legislative responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide professional legal advice to Council Officers and elected members.
• Draft, issue, monitor, and advise on legal documentation such as leases, licenses, contracts, tender documents, and funding agreements.
• Safeguard the Council's land and property portfolio, managing adverse possession claims and possessory title applications.
• Conduct legal research and maintain an index of useful cases and drafts.
• Negotiate, draft, and settle contract documents and agreements.
• Monitor the provision of legal services and ensure compliance with service level agreements.
• Support asset management, including the transfer, letting, acquisition, and disposal of Council land and property assets.
• Ensure adherence to Council policies, procedures, and statutory obligations.

Essential Criteria:

• A degree in Law or a related legal qualification.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in conveyancing and contract law.
• Competence in Microsoft Office packages.
• Valid driving license and access to transport.
• Ability to work outside normal office hours.

Desirable Criteria:

• Professional qualification to practice as a solicitor.
• 2 years of experience in conveyancing and contract law.
• Experience in providing legal advice in a public sector environment.
• Experience in the analysis and interpretation of maps and site layout drawings.

Competencies:

• Leadership and direction.
• Managing own work.
• Communicating with impact.
• Influencing outcomes.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Achieving results.

For more information, please contact Ethan Boylan today.

Some positive candidate feedback we've received-

''I was contacted by VANRATH in regards to a job I had applied for. They were extremely helpful and gave me a number of positions to apply for. They had interviews set up in a number of hours and I secured a position within days. They kept we well informed throughout the process and has continued to touch base after I have started my new role. Couldn't recommend enough.''

''Had a great experience with Vanrath. Being new to Northern Ireland, they made me feel very welcome. The team provided lots of tips and support for job opportunities. Would thoroughly recommend the Vanrath team!''

''I was contacted by VANRATH in regards to a job I had applied for. They were extremely helpful and gave me a number of positions to apply for. They had interviews set up in a number of hours and I secured a position within days. They kept we well informed throughout the process and has continued to touch base after I have started my new role. Couldn't recommend enough.''