Overview
South Dublin County Council is a great place to work and offers an attractive career and working environment.
The role provides the opportunity to gain experience at the heart of local government and develop your career in a diverse work environment.
We offer flexible working arrangements, a positive work environment, training and development opportunities, and a defined career path.
This is an excellent chance to make a real difference in your community and county.
About the Role
The Executive Solicitor will be responsible for providing legal advice to the County Council on all matters related to local government law.
This includes property-based services, statutory enforcement, litigation, dispute resolution, procurement, commercial law, and EU law.
The solicitor will also provide general advisory services to all departments within the council under the direction of the Law Agent.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing legal advice on local government law, including property-based services, statutory enforcement, litigation, dispute resolution, procurement, commercial law, and EU law.
* Representing the council in court proceedings and providing advocacy services.
* Preparing files and documents for court proceedings.
* Providing general advisory services to all departments within the council.
Requirements
* To have been admitted and enrolled as a Solicitor in the State.
* To have at least three years satisfactory experience as a Solicitor, including adequate experience of conveyancing and court work.
* To possess a high standard of professional training and experience.
Desirable Qualifications and Skills
* Excellent professional knowledge and skills.
* A knowledge of the legislation governing local authorities and statutory bodies, together with an understanding of public service organisation.
* Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of people.
* Good organisational and IT skills.
Working Arrangements
The normal hours of work will be 35 hours per week. The council reserves the right to alter your hours of work from time to time.
Annual leave entitlement for this position is 30 days.