Kerry County Council is the Authority responsible for Local Government in County Kerry. The Council headquarters are located at Áras an Chontae, Rathass, Tralee County Kerry and there are five Municipal Districts [Municipal District of Tralee, Municipal District of Killarney, Municipal District of Listowel, Municipal District of Kenmare and Municipal District of Castleisland-Corca Dhuibhne]. Kerry County Council has 33 elected members and approximately 1500 staff.
Kerry boasts both vibrant urban centres and active rural based communities, a highly skilled workforce and is home to global companies across the technology, pharmaceutical, food, financial services and other sectors. Its two largest urban centres of Tralee & Killarney are of significant importance to the county. County Kerry also retains its vital role as a premier international sustainable tourism destination and its high number of tourists and visitors to the county is hugely significant to the local economy.
The 2025 Revenue Budget of Kerry County Council is €226 million and Capital Budget €220 million.
An opportunity now exists in Kerry County Council for the position of Law Agent.
The Law Agent is the principal legal advisor to the Council and reports directly to the Chief Executive. The Law Agent advises and supports the Council in the active delivery of strategic policy across all its functions as a Local Authority.
The Law Agent plays a key role in the strategic management of the Council and is required to provide such legal services, including advice to both the Executive and Elected Council, as may be required by the authority in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties as may be assigned by the Chief Executive from time to time, working collaboratively with other local authorities where required.
A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.
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Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 10th April 2025
Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on the www.publicjobs.ie website.
The recruitment campaign for this role is managed by the Public Appointments Service.