Licensing Solicitor

Flint Bishop Solicitors; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based law firm is seeking a Licensing Solicitor to join their team in Derby. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of clients in the leisure and hospitality sector, preparing licensing applications and liaising with authorities. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of a 2:1 legal degree and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and various benefits including career development opportunities and additional holiday perks are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Career Development opportunities

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Staff discounts on legal services

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years PQE as a Licensing Solicitor or NQ solicitors with previous paralegal experience in licensing.
• Hard-working and highly motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Confidentially manage caseload of high calibre work and clients.
• Prepare Licensing applications.
• Liaise with Licensing Authorities and other Responsible Authorities.

Skills

Excellent client care and communication skills

Sound knowledge of IT systems

Ability to work cohesively as part of a larger team

Education

Minimum of a 2:1 legal degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Licensing Solicitor

Department: Licensing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Derby, UK

Description

The Licensing team at Flint Bishop acts on behalf of a number of household name clients in the leisure and hospitality sector.

We are looking for another Licensing Solicitor to join the team.

Ideally you will have existing experience as a Licensing Solicitor, but NQ solicitors with previous experience as a paralegal in a licensing role would also be considered.

The Licensing Solicitor will have the ability to Confidentially manage your own caseload of high calibre work and clients independently.

The Licensing Solicitor reports directly to the Chairman and Senior Partner who is also Head of Licensing.

Key Responsibilities

• Confidentially manage your own caseload of high calibre work and clients
• Prepare Licensing applications
• Liaise with Licensing Authorities and other Responsible Authorities
• Deal with resulting queries
• Advise clients in relation to their matters
• Handle confidential information
• Conduct legal research
• Assist other team members when required
• Assist with marketing and business development efforts

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You will:

• Have a minimum of a 2:1 legal degree.
• Ideally have 2 years PQE as a Licensing Solicitor, NQ solicitors who have had a previous experience in a paralegal role in licensing will be considered.
• Possess excellent client care and communication skills.
• Have a sound knowledge of IT systems and processes, such as the Microsoft suite.
• Be a hard-working and highly-motivated individual with the ability to work cohesively as part of a larger team.

Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered.

Benefits

What we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• Great working environment at our Derby Head offices
• Career Development opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Options to buy & sell 1 week’s holiday
• 1 week’s holiday carry over
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Staff card discount scheme for local shops
• Social days and evenings on the firm
• Monthly food on the firm for all staff
• Staff discounts on legal services