At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice and representation on complex matters for Hampshire County Council.
- Company: Join the dynamic Legal Services team at Hampshire County Council.
- Benefits: Competitive pay of £66 per hour and valuable experience in public sector law.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor junior team members and grow your legal career.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by supporting local communities through your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with experience in complex cases.
The predicted salary is between 66 - 66 £ per hour.
Solicitor – Adults and/or Education
Location
Hampshire
Contract
Rate
£66 per hour (PAYE)
About the Role
Hampshire County Council is looking for an experienced
Solicitor to join its Legal Services team on a temporary basis.
The successful candidate will provide legal advice, advocacy, and representation to the Council, its departments, committees, members, and client bodies on complex contentious and non-contentious matters.
You will manage a varied caseload of complex and higher-risk matters, providing high-quality legal advice, drafting legal documents, undertaking advocacy, and supporting clients to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice on complex and high-risk matters.
- Manage your own caseload, including reviewing evidence, assessing risk, and advising clients on appropriate courses of action.
- Represent the Council at court and tribunals, undertaking advocacy where required.
- Draft legal documents including reports, agreements, court pleadings, witness statements, and consent orders.
- Conduct negotiations and dispute resolution.
- Liaise with clients, courts, counsel, experts, external agencies, and other legal professionals.
- Undertake legal research and provide clear, practical advice.
- Support and mentor junior members of the legal team where required.
Requirements
- Qualified
Solicitor or Barrister .
- Recent experience providing legal advice on complex cases.
- Strong drafting skills and attention to detail.
- Good advocacy and representation skills.
- Experience managing a caseload independently.
- Strong communication and client care skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and make sound legal decisions.
Desirable Experience
- Experience working within a local authority legal services environment.
- Experience dealing with complex contentious and non-contentious matters.
- Experience advising public sector clients.
If you are available immediately and have an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, please do not hesitate in applying or getting in touch with us!
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