Legal Advisor (40k - Newry)

Job Title: Legal Advisor

Location: Newry
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. 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.

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