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.

Some positive candidate feedback we've received-

''5*'s for Vanrath. They found me a suitable agency post right away, it was a great fit, now I have got the job permanently! Very personable and knowledgeable to deal with and always took the time to understand and help out. Extremely professional service all round.''

''I contacted Vanrath after being laid off by my previous employer. They were fantastic to deal with and found me the perfect role that matched my skill set and experience and within a day or two had an interview lined up. Within the same week I was made a job offer which I happily accepted. So thankful that I contacted Vanrath. Couldn't have asked for a quicker and more professional service.''

''My experience with Vanrath has been so positive. They were very professional but friendly at the same time. The whole process has been excellent and I've secured a job that I really wanted. I wouldn't hesitate to go through Vanrath again in future as there was no waiting about and they continually kept me updated throughout. Thanks so much again.''