Public Law Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm seeks a Public Law Lawyer for a Central Government role in London. Responsibilities include advising on public law, drafting legislation, and working with Parliamentary Counsel. The position offers £30.75 per hour and exceptional work/life balance, alongside a likely extension of the initial 6-month contract.

Benefits

Exceptional work/life balance

Flexible working arrangements

Access to unique government work

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister in the UK.
• Has to have been in the UK for the last 5 years.
• Reliable legal judgement and appreciation of legal risk.

Responsibilities

• Advising on Public Law issues.
• Work with Parliamentary Counsel on primary legislation.
• Drafting secondary legislation.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in the UK

Understanding of general public law

Strategic and creative thinking

Reliability in legal judgement

Job description

Central Government Public Law Lawyer

£30.75ph PAYE (£59,163 annual equivalent)

Locum, initial 6-month Contract with the likelihood of extension

London

A Central Government Legal Department are looking for an experienced Public Law Lawyer to join a team that advise on pivotal government policies and decisions. Our client is looking for passionate individuals to join their dynamic and growing legal Department and successfully assist and work with Parliamentary Counsel on primary legislation.

As a Public Law Lawyer you will be working within a team which is dedicated to its clients and supportive of its team members.

Key responsibilities of the Public Law Lawyer:

• Advising on Public Law issues.
• Work with Parliamentary Counsel on primary legislation.
• Drafting secondary legislation.
• Assisting with the team's knowledge management/sharing objectives and providing input into client legal awareness projects.
• Maintaining strong and effective communicational skills.
• Working on high profile, fast paced and challenging work.
• Attending and contributing to team meetings.

Required skills and experience of the Public Law Litigation Lawyer

• Must be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister in the UK.
• Has to have been in the UK for the last 5 years.
• Sound understanding and experience of general public law.
• Reliable legal judgement and appreciation of legal risk.
• The ability to think strategically and creatively, see legal issues in their wider context and advise accordingly.

What is on offer for the Public Law Lawyer?

• £59,163 Annual Equivalent.
• Exceptional work/life balance including flexible working arrangements.
• Central London Location.
• Access to Unique Government Work.
• Likely extension of your 6-month contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established Central Government Team that prides itself in the first-class service it offers its clients. Our client also offers the potential extension of your 6-month contract as a Public Law Lawyer.

If you believe you have strong organisational and legal analytical skills, meet the requirements, and you believe you would be able to produce high-quality work to tight deadlines, please apply now, or contact Callum Greig at Sellick Partnership.

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