Solicitor

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD is seeking a temporary legal adviser to deliver high-quality, solution-focused civil and criminal litigation advice in the United Kingdom. You will confidently manage your own caseload, apply strong technical expertise across regulatory prosecutions, judicial review, contracts, and property matters.

You will demonstrate excellent drafting, advocacy and negotiation skills, provide clear guidance to stakeholders, and contribute to continuous improvement while upholding

Qualifications

• Experience in civil and criminal litigation.
• Strong drafting, advocacy and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, solution-focused legal advice across civil and criminal litigation.
• Manage own caseload with confidence and professional judgement.
• Provide clear, assertive guidance to stakeholders and stay ahead of legal developments.

Job description

This is a temporary role and the rate is £55.56ph PAYE

The reference number is: 481280

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering high‑quality, solution‑focused legal advice across a broad portfolio of civil and criminal litigation. They will confidently manage their own caseload, applying strong technical expertise in areas such as regulatory prosecutions, judicial review, contractual disputes, commercial property matters, insolvency and debt recovery.

They will demonstrate excellent drafting, advocacy and negotiation skills, provide clear and assertive guidance to stakeholders at all levels, and approach complex issues with sound judgement, professionalism and confidentiality. They will contribute to continuous improvement, support colleagues, stay ahead of legal developments, and uphold the organisation’s values while delivering accurate, timely and effective legal work.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.