Solicitor (Part-time)

Adecco Portugal; Yate; Remote; GBP 83,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting a part-time Solicitor to support local government services in Yate, working remotely with a temporary contract. The role offers an hourly rate of £65 and requires driving.

You will provide expert legal advice, represent the Council at tribunals, and collaborate across departments to deliver high-quality legal services. The ideal candidate is a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with post-qualification experience in local government law, strong communication skills, and a

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of local government law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in managing and motivating teams to achieve objectives.
• Proactive problem-solving with emotional resilience.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and represent the Council at tribunals, inquiries, and courts.
• Collaborate with departments and external partners to deliver high-quality legal services.
• Manage and resolve client queries and complaints from initial contact to resolution.
• Oversee projects and work programmes, set targets, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with standards and budgets.
• Conduct training and information sessions to improve understanding of legal processes.

Skills

Local government law

Legal advisory

Team management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder relations

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Job Advert: Solicitor (Part-time)

Location: Yate

Contract Type: Temporary

Hourly Rate: £65.00

Working Pattern: Part-Time - remote

Driving Required: Yes

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal advice and assistance, representing the Council at tribunals, inquiries, and courts.
• Collaborate closely with various departments and external partners to ensure the delivery of high-quality legal services.
• Manage and resolve queries and complaints from clients, taking ownership from initial contact to resolution.
• Oversee projects and work programmes, set targets, and monitor performance to maintain compliance with service standards and budgets.
• Conduct training and information sessions to enhance understanding of legal processes and best practises across the organisation.

What Our Client Is Looking For:

• A qualified Solicitor or Barrister with significant post-qualification experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of local government law and practise, with the ability to manage complex caseloads effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex legal information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven experience in managing and motivating teams to achieve organisational objectives.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to navigate sensitive and contentious issues with emotional resilience.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Significant operational experience within a large organisation, delivering legal services (KSE 1).
• Demonstrable experience of managing casework and providing advice on relevant legal areas (KSE 1 & 5).
• Ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders (KSE 3).
• Strong analytical skills to effectively assess and advise on complex cases (KSE 8).
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate and negotiate effectively with diverse audiences (KSE 6 & 7).

Why This Role?

This part-time position offers a unique chance to contribute to the community while enjoying a flexible working pattern. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that the organisation adheres to legal standards and provides essential services to the public.

Our client is excited to welcome a new member to their team who is committed to excellence in legal service delivery.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer.

It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply.

Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.