In-house Solicitor

Consult; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 42.000 - 63.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Local Government Pension

Flexi days

23 days + bank holidays + Christmas

Free on-site gym

Free on-site parking in Liverpool

Zusammenfassung

Consult in Liverpool is seeking a part-time In-house Solicitor to join a public sector legal team. You will provide high-quality advice across a varied caseload, draft and negotiate legal documentation, and support the organisation in risk and compliance while managing your own workload.

Responsibilities include handling FOIs, ERIs, prosecutions, contracts, property, leases and licensing. The role offers flexi days and on-site facilities in Liverpool.

Qualifikationen

• Qualified in-house solicitor with strong drafting and analytical skills.
• Experience advising internal stakeholders on a broad range of matters including FOIs/ERIs.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.

Aufgaben

• Provide legal advice to internal clients across diverse matters including FOIs, ERIs, prosecutions.
• Draft and review contracts, statutory notices, orders and other documentation.
• Research legislation, regulations and case law to keep advice current.
• Assist with dispute resolution and represent the organisation in court/tribunals as required.
• Handle property matters, leases and licensing.
• Manage own caseload and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines.

Kenntnisse

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Commercial approach

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Qualified in-house solicitor

Jobbeschreibung

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified In-house Solicitor to join a well-regarded in-house legal team within a public sector organisation on a part‑time basis. Working as part of a small legal function, you will provide high-quality legal advice across a varied and interesting caseload, supporting the organisation in delivering its statutory functions and strategic objectives.

Client Details

Our Client is a leading UK public authority, serving communities across Merseyside. The organisation plays a vital role in protecting lives, property, and the environment, whilst continuously evolving to meet the changing needs of the communities it serves. They are looking for someone for 3 days per week.

Description

This is a fantastic, varied role for an In-house Solicitor to support the Head of Legal, advise internal stakeholders on a range of legal matters, draft and negotiation legal documentation, and support the organisation in managing risk and compliance. Responsibilities will include:

• Providing legal advice to internal clients across a diverse range of matters including FOIs, ERIs, prosecutions
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, statutory notices, orders and other legal documentation
• Researching legislation, regulations and case law to ensure advice remains current and accurate
• Supporting dispute resolution matters and representing the organisation in court or tribunals where appropriate
• Dealing with property, leases and licensing
• Managing your own caseload and prioritising work effectively to meet deadlines

Profile

Applications are welcomed from qualified In-house Solicitor s with strong technical knowledge and a proactive approach to legal problem solving. Candidates should demonstrate:

• Excellent drafting and analytical skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Effective negotiation and influencing skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously
• A practical, commercial approach to legal advice
• Strong attention to deal and organisational skills

Job Offer

• Part-time Role
• Local Government Pension
• Flexi Days
• 23 days + bank holidays + Christmas closure + additional leave with service
• Free on-site gym
• Free on-site parking in Liverpool