Principal Legal Officer

Commercial Property Lawyer, Principal Legal Officer

Commercial Property Lawyer, Principal Legal Officer, required for a large public sector organisation based through the Commercial & Property Division, Dept Solicitors Office, Northern Ireland Civil Service.

Location: Lanyon Plaza, Lanyon Place, Belfast.

Pay Per Hour: £28.69

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time (8am-6pm, core hours 10am-4pm)

JOB SUMMARY/MAIN PURPOSE:

Provision of legal advice and services, in a public law context, and acting on behalf of Departmental clients in commercial property transactions, completing title due diligence and drafting contract and property transfer documentation. In particular, the role will require drafting and negotiating commercial leases, agreements for lease, commercial development agreements and ancillary construction documentation.

MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Provision of legal advice and services, in a public law context, and acting on behalf of Departmental clients in commercial property transactions, completing title due diligence and drafting contract and property transfer documentation. In particular, the role will require drafting and negotiating commercial leases, agreements for lease, commercial development agreements and ancillary construction documentation. Advising client Department's on the Business Tenancies (NI) Order 1996 and representing clients at the Lands Tribunal for NI. Advice on vesting and other related property matters.

Actively working to build effective client relationships and understand client needs and priorities. Support Assistant Director in delivering and forward planning the work of their team.

Regularly undertake case, time recording and quality assurance procedures. Participate effectively in the corporate life of the division, including team briefs, one to ones and training to develop professional skills and knowledge.

ESSENTIAL

Law or Barristers Degree*

If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link or contact Emer McNally on [email protected]

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 of if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level.