Legal Advisor - 61k

Posted 27 January 2026
Salary £32.00 - £32.06 per hour + Additional Benefits
LocationBelfast
Job type Contract
Discipline Legal
ReferenceCB22245_1769523356

Job description

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting our client, a large and well-known Public Sector Organisation with the recruitment of a Legal Advisor to join their team based in Belfast.

What's in it for you?

  • £32.06 per hour
  • Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact legal cases
  • Ongoing professional development and training

About your next employer

You'll be joining an independent statutory organisation operating within the public sector, with a critical role in oversight, investigation, and accountability.

About you

  • Qualified solicitor or barrister entitled to practise in Northern Ireland

  • Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience advising on complex legal matters

  • Strong experience managing litigation within the Northern Ireland court system

  • Proven ability to interpret legislation and apply legal judgement to complex issues

  • Confident communicator, both written and verbal

  • Highly analytical with strong case management skills

  • Experience in one or more of the following is essential:

    • Judicial review

    • Coroner's inquests

    • Public inquiries

    • Criminal proceedings

What you'll do

  • Provide high-quality legal advice on complex and sensitive matters

  • Manage and progress litigation cases through the Northern Ireland courts

  • Represent the organisation at court hearings and legal proceedings

  • Lead on case strategy, preparation of submissions, and evidence gathering

  • Advise on the interpretation and application of legislation

  • Engage with internal teams and external stakeholders with clarity and confidence

  • Support knowledge sharing and contribute to the development of the legal team

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.

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