Ref: 2026-40

Salary: £37,280 – £42,839 per annum.  We also have an excellent pension scheme with an employer contribution of 19%.

The Assistant Solicitor will undertake and assist in the provision of professional and timely legal advice and assistance in relation to Employment Law but may be required to assist on other matters across the main functions of the team.

The Assistant Solicitor will undertake a programme of development within Legal Services, with a typical duration of two to three years, engaging in a comprehensive Personal Development Programme, and gaining skills and experience across a number of areas of the Housing Executive’s legal work. The Assistant Solicitor will be appointed as a Band 7 Solicitor on satisfactory completion of the Programme

The essential criteria are detailed in the Candidate Information Pack.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• 1. Possess a degree or equivalent (Level 6*) qualification.

*Refer to Qualifications Framework

• 2. Be a solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland qualified to practice in Northern Ireland.
• 3. Can demonstrate at least 24 months relevant post-qualification experience in the provision, or assisting in the provision, of legal advice and assistance in relation to the conduct of, or assisting in the conduct of employment law matters, advising and representing cases within the Employment Tribunal. (Please include dates)
• 4. Possess a current driving licence or have access to a form of transport that enables them to meet the requirements of the post in full.

Desirable Criteria

• 1. Can demonstrate at least 24 months relevant post-qualification experience in the provision, or assisting in the provision of, legal advice and assistance and representation in relation to general litigation. (Please include date)

Further information, including detailed job requirements and application form, is available from our website or by:

Telephone: 03448 920900

Email: recruit@nihe.gov.uk