Principal Legal Officer
Location: Lanyon Place, Belfast Salary: £61,673 per annum Contract: Temporary ongoing Hours: 37 hours per week
The Opportunity
Staffline Recruitment Ireland is currently recruiting for several Principal Legal Officers on behalf of the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS), based in Belfast.
These opportunities offer qualified legal professionals the chance to contribute to the delivery of high-quality legal services across a range of public sector matters, including litigation, judicial reviews, commercial law and legal advisory work.
Successful candidates will work closely with government departments, clients and Counsel, providing expert legal advice and representation on a variety of complex and interesting matters.
The Role
Depending on the team and area of specialism, responsibilities may include:
- Providing legal advice and representation to Northern Ireland government departments across a range of legal matters.
- Managing and supporting litigation, including Judicial Reviews, personal injury claims, commercial disputes and proceedings before the High Court and County Court.
- Advising on legal, regulatory and legislative matters, including relevant employment or equality legislation where applicable.
- Drafting legal pleadings, affidavits, statements and supporting documentation.
- Preparing case files, evidence bundles and other relevant legal materials.
- Working collaboratively with departmental clients, Counsel and colleagues to deliver an effective, responsive and high-quality legal service.
- Attending client consultations, supporting court proceedings and undertaking advocacy where required.
- Contributing to the delivery of departmental objectives and supporting the wider legal team.
The specific duties will depend on the successful candidate’s experience and the team to which they are appointed.
Essential Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be a qualified solicitor or barrister.
- Have a minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience (PQE).
- Have relevant professional experience in litigation, legal advisory work or another relevant area of law, depending on the position.
Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:
- Judicial Review and public law.
- High Court and County Court litigation.
- Personal injury litigation.
- Commercial litigation and procurement challenges.
- Insolvency proceedings.
- Employment law or equality legislation.
Benefits
- Hybrid working arrangements available.
- Flexitime arrangements.
- 37-hour working week.
- Monday to Friday working pattern.
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within the Northern Ireland Civil Service.
- Supportive professional environment with opportunities to work on a varied range of legal matters.
Additional Information
Applicants must meet the essential criteria for consideration.
Please note that vacancies may be filled quickly. Your CV may also be retained for consideration for future similar opportunities.
Successful candidates may be required to undergo the appropriate security clearance process and must have resided in the UK for at least three years.
How to Apply
If you are interested in these opportunities, meet the relevant criteria, and would like further information on the specific department/dvision please submit your CV via the application link or contact Charlene Quinn for further information.
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