Senior Lawyer – Hybrid Role in UK Trade Remedies

Trade Remedies Authority (TRA); Reading; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental authority in the UK is seeking a Senior Lawyer to provide legal expertise in trade remedies investigations. This role involves motivating the legal team and ensuring decisions are robust under international law. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified solicitor or barrister with strong analytical skills and a passion for new areas of law. The position offers flexibility in working arrangements and a range of substantial benefits, including competitive leave and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working practices

25 days annual leave (rising to 30)

Market-leading Civil Service Pension Scheme

Capability based pay

Health and wellbeing resources

Learning and development opportunities

Reward scheme

Interest-free loans for season tickets

Discount scheme

Volunteer leave

Qualifications

• Significant experience of high-quality legal research.
• Proficient in interpreting and applying statute, case law, and public law.
• Sound awareness of legal risk in decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal expertise to ensure decisions are legally robust.
• Motivate the legal team and manage junior members.
• Drive operational policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent judgment

Legal research

Communication

Leadership

Education

Fully qualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

A governmental authority in the UK is seeking a Senior Lawyer to provide legal expertise in trade remedies investigations. This role involves motivating the legal team and ensuring decisions are robust under international law. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified solicitor or barrister with strong analytical skills and a passion for new areas of law. The position offers flexibility in working arrangements and a range of substantial benefits, including competitive leave and a generous pension scheme.