Deputy Principal Legal Officer

Deputy Principal Legal Officer advisor required for a large public sector organisation based through the Northern Ireland Civil Service.

Salary: £20.66 p/h

Location:

Hours: 37 hours per week

Start date: June 2023

Duration: June 2023-March 2024

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide practical legal advice and assistance on registration matters to include cases, rules, legislation, guidance, practice directions and solicitor complaints/queries.

• Processing and advising on adverse possession applications.
• Providing general legal advice in relation to applications lodged at Land Registry.
• Providing advice on rectification applications lodged at Land Registry.
• Liaising with Land Registry customers.
• Drafting replies to complaints, Freedom of Information Enquiries, Private Office/Member of the Legislative Assembly enquiries.
• Scoping and implementation of a data cleanse of Land Registry data.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Qualified solicitor or barrister
• 2:1 Law Degree, 2 years' experience of practical conveyancing

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If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link or contact Orlaith Fogarty. Orlaith.Fogarty@staffline.co.uk or call Orlaith on 02890242824 ex. 303

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £18 - £33 depending on clearance level.