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Solicitor (Adult Social Care, Housing & Litigation)

Employer
Southampton and Fareham Legal Services Partnership
Location
Southampton, Hampshire
Salary
£43,662 - £49,398
Closing date
11 Aug 2019
Reference
CXLD000165

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Solicitor (Adult Social Care, Housing & Litigation) – Post:CXLD000165

£43,662 - £49,398

37 hours p/w

Closing date: 11 August 2019

Can you drive and support change across two ambitious, innovative and transforming Councils?

The Partnership is an outcome focused service recognised for its dedication to improving the communities in which we live and work and delivering professional excellence. Winner of the Lawyers in Local Government Awards ‘Project Team of the Year’ in 2017 and winner of Legal Team of the Year in 2018, providing strategic and professional advice and services covering all aspects of local government law.

We have an exciting opportuniy to join our dynamic and growing team during a period of significant transformation and major project delivery within the Councils supported by the Legal Partnership.

Post: adult social care and general litigation (inc housing & education). 

A dynamic and growing team, we deliver high profile and exciting major projects transforming the delivery of adult social care, housing, education and general litigation in Southampton working with diverse communities across a wide social spectrum. Our property work includes major acquisitions and sales including innovative regeneration / commercial schemes and requires a high degree of commercial acumen. Working in fast paced and highly performing teams, we require someone with enthusiasm, dynamism and putting clients and people first. 

Essential: Solicitor or Barrister with 3+ year’s PQE + strong advocacy, negotiating and advisory skills, competence with IT and case management systems. You must have an enabling, positive approach to finding solutions to complex problems, anticipating and adapting to business and client needs and a good appreciation of risk management / working flexibly across a multi skilled team. 

To apply:  

 

Please follow this link﷟HYPERLINK "https://careers.southampton.gov.uk/vacancy/trainee-solicitor-379141.html" to apply online 

The supporting statement section of the application form must be completed detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. We no longer accept CVs.   

For all recruitment queries please our Recruitment team: Tel: 023 8083 4033 

Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk 

 

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