Job description
VANRATH are delighted to be assisting our client, a large Public Sector organisation with the recruitmentof a Practice Lead to join their team based in Belfast.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced solicitor, barrister or legal professional with a strong background in conveyancing and property to take on a senior role, providing expert advice, policy input and practical support to the legal profession across Northern Ireland.
What's in it for you?
12-Month Fixed Term Contract
£59,140 - £61,978 salary
Senior-level position within a leading professional body
Opportunity to influence policy and practice across the legal profession
About your next employer
You'll be joining a respected organisation within the legal and regulatory sector, dedicated to maintaining high professional standards and protecting the public interest.
About you
You will be an experienced legal professional with substantial expertise in conveyancing and property, alongside a detailed understanding of the Northern Ireland legal system.
You will have either:
A professional legal qualification as a solicitor or barrister, with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualifying experience in conveyancing and property; or
A minimum of 5 years' substantial and demonstrable experience in conveyancing and property gained within a legal, professional, regulatory or policy environment.
You will also have:
Detailed working knowledge of conveyancing law, practice and procedure in Northern Ireland
In-depth knowledge of the Northern Ireland legal system
Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex legal issues
Sound judgement and decision-making skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
What you'll do
Act as the organisation's lead adviser on specific legal matters, keeping up to date with developments in policy, legislation and best practice
Build and maintain effective working relationships with Council members, the profession and a range of external stakeholders across Government and other sectors
Provide high-quality advice, insight and written submissions to relevant Practice Committees
Act as Secretary to the Conveyancing and Non-Contentious Business Committees
Draft responses to Government consultation papers and prepare submissions for Committees and Council
Develop practical support and guidance for the profession, including Practice Notes relating to legal developments
Analyse complex legal and policy issues and provide clear recommendations and advice
Support the organisation's work to address issues currently facing the conveyancing and property profession
Deliver appropriate conferences, events and stakeholder engagement activity
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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