Executive Solicitor

Aside from the exciting range of opportunities to make a real difference to your community and county, South Dublin County Council is a great place to work and for many people already provides an attractive career and working environment. Working for South Dublin County Council will give you the opportunity to gain experience at the heart of local government and to develop your career in a diverse work environment. We recognise the value of our employees, can offer a diverse range of job and career options, can provide plenty of scope for career progression and can provide structured training and personal development We also offer flexible working arrangements including blended working arrangements, a positive work environment, training and development opportunities, adefined career path and the opportunity to make a difference. Everything you need to know about South Dublin County Council The role SouthDublinCountyCouncilsLawDepartmentprovidescomprehensivelegalservicesand advice to the County Council in the entire area of local government law including Property Based Services, Statutory Enforcement, Litigation (including Judicial Reviews), Dispute Resolution, Procurement, Commercial and E.U. law and general Legal Advisory Services. Property Based Conveyancing Services typically involve the buying, selling and letting of residential and commercial properties, together with the acquisition of lands required for public infrastructure and other purposes associated with the functions of the Local Authority. South Dublin County Council is responsible for the enforcement of various regulatory codes including but not limited to Control of Dogs, Litter, Waste Management, Dangerous Structures and Derelict Sites, Standards in Rented Accommodation and Planning Enforcement. Advocacy Services are also provided by the Law Department Solicitors in Judicial Review, Circuit and High Court proceedings, together with file preparation and advocacy services for the Councils Finance Department for debt collection financial recovery. General advisory services are also provided to all departments within the Council under the direction of the Law Agent. The Executive Solicitor will be required to work under the supervision and direction of the Law Agent. He / she will also be required at times to work independently under his / her initiative as circumstances demand. The office is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. A panel will be formed to fill permanent and temporary vacancies. Persons employed will be required to work in any location within the South Dublin administrative area. Salary €57,909-€60,017-€62,124-€64,235-€66,345-€68,454-€70,565-€72,663-€74,784, €76,887-€79,311(1stLS1)-€80,498(2ndLSI). Hours of Work Thesuccessfulcandidatesnormalhoursofworkwillbe 35hoursperweek. The Council reserves the right to alter your hours of work from time to time. Annual Leave Annualleaveentitlementforthispositionis30days. Only applications received electronically through the Councils e-Recruitment system will be accepted and must be received no later than midnight on Thursday, 6thMarch 2025 Qualifications Character Candidateswillbeofgoodcharacter. Health Eachcandidatemustbeinastateofhealthsuchaswouldindicateareasonableprospectofability to render regularand efficient service. Essential Education, training, experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms : havebeenadmittedandenrolledasaSolicitorintheState; have at least three years satisfactory experience as a Solicitor, including adequate experience of conveyancing and court work, after admission and enrolment as a Solicitor; and possess a high standard of professional training and experience Desirable Education, training, experience possess excellent professional knowledge and skills possess a knowledge of the legislation governing local authorities and statutory bodies together with an understanding of public service organisation possess excellent interpersonal and communications skills and have the ability to engage with a wide range of people possess good organisational and IT skills Keycompetencies / skills Managementand change Deliveringresults Performance through People Personaleffectiveness Local government knowledge and understanding Candidates are requested to give an example of a situation which highlights the behaviour, skills and attitude that underpin effective performance in these areas and which demonstrates their suitability to meet the challenges of this role. Candidates should ensure the example used clearly demonstrates their ability in this area and that the scale and scope of the example given is appropriate to the post and level of the post. Duties Thedutiesinclude,butarenotlimitedtothefollowing : The duties will be consistent with the provision and management of legal services that are responsive to the changing requirements of the client Departments within South Dublin County Council. The holder of the post will, if required, act for an officer of a higher grade. These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and are carried out under general guidance.