VANRATH are delighted to be assisting our client, a large and well-known Public Sector Organisation with the recruitment of a Solicitor to join their team based in Belfast, initially on a contract basis.
This is a Full-Time Monday – Friday position. 37 hours per week. Monday – Friday 9 – 5.
Salary
£53,314 per annum, plus benefits.
Responsibilities
- To primarily undertake and assist in the provision of professional and timely legal advice, assistance and representation, to include having conduct of any employment related litigation, in relation to a full range of Employment Law matters.
- To be responsible for the day-to-day conduct of legal proceedings either as plaintiff or defendant.
- To be responsible for quality assurance of in-house small claims settlements as and when required.
- To provide advice and assistance in respect of the legal costs relating to the services of out of house solicitors retained by the organisation.
- To provide, or arrange for the provision of, legal advice and assistance in respect of any other matters as required.
- To provide, or to assist the Head of Legal Services in the provision of legal advice and support to all levels of senior management (including the Chief Executive, the Board and its Committees), as appropriate, with timely, high-quality legal analyses and advice tailored to the needs of the organisation, on matters relating to its statutory functions.
- To support the Head of Legal Services in building and maintaining an effective and efficient Legal Services team and ensuring a professional and high-quality service.
- To support the Head of Legal Services in development and delivery of the annual Business Plan for Legal Services.
- To assist with the preparation of briefing materials for Committee and Board approval as required, and attending these meetings as appropriate.
Essential Criteria:
Applicants must provide evidence by the closing date for application that they meet the following essential criteria:
*refer to the Qualifications Framework
For further information on this opportunity, or any other position in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link or contact Jamie Gault in the strictest confidence. IND01
Skills:law solicitor housing public sector legal advice research employment law
Benefits:Work From Home Additional Benefits
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