Solicitor (Regulatory and Planning)

There are currently two full-time, permanent posts.

Responsible to the Director of Legal and Civic Services / City Solicitor through an assigned Divisional Solicitor for the provision of legal advice and services in relation to an assigned caseload (primarily Regulatory and Planning) to the council and other public bodies to whom the department provides a service.

And as young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.

As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.

The Legal and Civic Services Department provides expert legal, governance, and civic support to the council. This includes:

• Delivering a full range of legal services to ensure compliance with statutory obligations.

• Overseeing corporate governance arrangements to uphold transparency and accountability.

• Supporting elected members and civic dignitaries in fulfilling their roles.

• Managing the Registrar’s Office, responsible for registering births, deaths, marriages, and civil partnerships.

• Overseeing Facilities Management to maintain and enhance council properties.