At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct legal research and provide advice on governance, electoral law, and planning.
- Company: Join a leading national membership organisation supporting local government across England.
- Benefits: Flexible working options available, including hybrid or remote arrangements.
- Other info: Initial three-month locum contract with potential for extension.
- Why this job: Opportunity to work with parish and town councils, providing essential legal support.
- Qualifications: Candidates must have strong legal and research skills, with public authority experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Sellick Partnership are pleased to be recruiting for a generalist solicitor role with a leading national membership organisation within the local government sector, providing support and professional services to its members across England.
Our client is seeking an experienced solicitor with the ability to conduct legal research and provide legal advice and guidance to parish and town councils on a wide range of matters, including governance, council procedures, electoral law, charity law, data protection and planning.
Candidates must demonstrate strong legal and research skills, with previous experience working for public authorities being desirable. The ideal candidate will be flexible and adopt a practical approach, recognising that clients are often small bodies that may require additional guidance and support.
This position can be offered on either a hybrid or remote basis, and the client is willing to consider both full-time and part-time requests. The successful candidate will join the organisation on an initial three-month locum contract, which will then be extended on a rolling basis pending permanent recruitment.
Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please contact Zofia Slater in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.
Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.
Generalist Solicitor employer: Sellick Partnership
Located in London, this organisation provides vital services to local councils across England. They value inclusivity and support applications from diverse backgrounds. The team is dedicated to offering practical legal guidance to small public bodies.
