NQ Solicitor - Public Sector Commercial

Errington Legal; Bishop's Stortford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A top full-service law firm is seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join their dynamic Public Sector team. This role involves providing high-quality work on non-contentious commercial matters, drafting and negotiating contracts, and advising on public law issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to develop their expertise in public sector law, with a commitment to quality and commercial thinking. The position offers hybrid working and various benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Private Healthcare - BUPA

Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

Staff Profit Share

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified solicitor with a strong desire to further develop expertise in public sector law.
• Enthusiastic, focused, and flexible in approach.
• Ability to think commercially and analytically under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality work covering non-contentious commercial matters for public sector clients.
• Draft and negotiate contracts and frameworks for various matters.
• Advise on local authority powers, public law matters, and procurement.

Skills

Public sector expertise

Commercial thinking

Analytical skills

Flexibility

Education

NQ Solicitor qualification

Job description

Overview

Would you like to join a Legal 500 Tier 1 Team that is enjoying substantial growth and has ambitious plans for the future?

Role

NQ Solicitor - Public Sector Commercial - Chelmsford with hybrid working

Client

A dynamic market-leading Public Sector team at a top full-service law firm

You

• NQ solicitor with a strong desire to further develop your public sector expertise
• Enthusiastic, focused and flexible
• Able to think commercially and analytically under pressure to provide accurate and practical advice

Responsibilities

• High quality work covering a broad range of non-contentious commercial matters for public sector clients and their partners
• Draft and negotiate contracts and frameworks for a wide range of matters
• Advising on a range of issues including local authority powers, public law matters and procurement with guidance from experienced and supportive colleagues

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working
• Long Service holiday award
• Private Healthcare - BUPA
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• Staff Profit Share / Salary sacrifice
• Life Assurance / Permanent Health Insurance
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

For further information and a confidential discussion, please contact [e-mail]

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