Wendy Blair | |
Northern Ireland Housing Executive – Solicitor – Belfast
Are you a qualified solicitor registered with Law Society NI. Join NI Housing Executive, one of the largest housing bodies in the UK – where you will provide advice and assistance in all aspects of employment law, having conduct of caseload of ongoing/live employment cases in the Industrial Tribunal and Fair Employment.
About the role:
- £27.71 per hour
- Belfast
- 37 hrs per week, Monday to Friday 09:00am – 5:00pm
- Holidays: 38 days pro rata
- Duration: Temporary, ongoing
- Please note closing date for this vacancy is 10am on Tuesday 17th November 2026- however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today
Duties include:
- To undertake and assist in the provision of professional and timely expert legal advice and representation for the Housing Executive on a wide range of employment matters.
- To provide advice and assistance and to have conduct of any related litigation in other allocated areas including Personal Injury, FOI/Data Protection, and Homelessness.
- Be responsible for the day-to-day conduct of legal proceedings either as plaintiff / defendant.
- Be responsible for quality assurance of in-house small claims settlements as required.
What requirements are needed for this role:
- Possess a degree or equivalent level (Level 6*) qualification.
- Be a solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland qualified to practice in Northern Ireland.
- Can demonstrate at least 5 years post-qualification experience providing legal advice and assistance in relation to a full range of employment law matters and in the conduct of employment related litigation.
- Can demonstrate a strong understanding of relevant post-qualification experience in at least one of the following areas:
- Personal Injury
- FOI/Data Protection
- Judicial Review
- Housing
- Homelessness
- Possess a full current driving licence or have access to a form of transport that enables you to meet the requirements of the post in full.
- As part of the reference checking and vetting process for this position you will be requested to undertake a Basic Access NI Disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, wed love to hear from you! Even if you dont meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online,email or call Wendy on to find out more.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.
Skills:Legal Advice
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