Legal Adviser

Hampshire County Council

Winchester, United Kingdom
£40,643 - £45,077 py; + market supplement of £1,50...
On-site
Qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive
Current practising certificate
Litigation rights
We are looking for a motivated and curious Junior Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive (with litigation rights) to join our Adults and Education Legal Team

Job Summary

  • We are looking for a motivated and curious Junior Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive (with litigation rights) to join our Adults and Education Legal Team.
  • You will receive full training and support from experienced colleagues, including supervision, mentoring and opportunities to develop advocacy skills.
  • As a forward-looking local authority, our commitment to delivering an exceptional quality of life to our Hampshire residents also extends to our employees.

Matching Summary

We are looking for a motivated and curious Junior Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive (with litigation rights) to join our Adults and Education Legal Team.

Salary

£40,643 - £45,077 per annum; plus Market Supplement of £1,500 per annum; Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, 25-28 days annual leave, interest free travel loans and discounts, employee Support Services, family friendly policies

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive
  • Current practising certificate
  • Litigation rights
  • Clear, practical legal advice
  • Manage own caseload
  • Prepare legal documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Open mind and willingness to learn
  • Interest in community-focused work
  • Develop advocacy skills
  • Collaborative in-house team

Key Requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive
  • Current practising certificate
  • Litigation rights

Work Rights

Not specified

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