Legal Advisor - Public Sector

Posted 18 September 2025
Salary £55000 - £61000 per annum + Additional Benefits
LocationBelfast
Job type Temporary
Discipline Public Sector
ReferenceCB232203_1758203241

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.

This is a Temporary position initially for a period of 6 months.

Salary

£55,000 - £61,000

Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-quality legal advice, both orally and in writing, on significant and complex legal issues.
  • Interpret and apply legislation, statutory instruments, and other legal documents in advising clients and stakeholders.
  • Exercise sound legal judgement and analytical skills in resolving complex legal problems.
  • Communicate with clarity and confidence to clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
  • Manage a diverse caseload of litigation within the Northern Ireland court system.
  • Represent clients and the organisation at all stages of court proceedings.
  • Lead on case management, including strategy, preparation of legal submissions, and evidence gathering.
  • Provide legal management and representation at all stages of Judicial review proceedings, Coroner's inquests, Public inquiries, and Criminal proceedings.

Essential Criteria:

  • Be a qualified solicitor or barrister licensed to practice in Northern Ireland, holding a current practising certificate (or be eligible to obtain one by the date of appointment).
  • Have at least 3 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) of advising on significant, complex legal issues, including:
      • Interpreting legislation and legal documents.
      • Demonstrating legal analytical ability and sound judgement in resolving complex legal problems.
      • Communicating with clients with clarity and confidence.
  • Have at least 3 years' PQE of managing litigation cases in the Northern Ireland court system, including practical experience of presenting cases at court.
  • Have at least 3 years' PQE of legal management and representation at all stages in one or more of the following areas:
      • Judicial review proceedings
      • Coroner's inquests
      • Public inquiries
      • Criminal proceedings

For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact Conor Birch for a confidential chat today.

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