923 Solicitor jobs in the United Kingdom

Solicitor
Location: Fleet House, 59-61 Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1M 5NW
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 2+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £45.00 per hour 
Job Ref: OR13203
 
Job Responsibilities

• p>Provide legal advice and assistance on routine/standard housing management and landlord & tenant matters, and more complex matters with support from more senior or experienced team members.

• Conduct efficient and effective litigation, including but not limited to anti-social behaviour injunctions, possession claims, committal applications, tenancy fraud possession claims, access injunctions, housing disrepair claims, and prosecutions under the Environmental Protection Act.

• Conduct advocacy where appropriate to protect the interests of Southern Housing and its Group partners.

• Provide or assist in the provision of advice on other contentious matters, including First Tier Tribunal cases, trespass/Right of Way/breach of Easement claims, and claims arising from contractor, Landlord, and Leaseholder non-performance or breach of contract or lease terms.

• Assist with instructing external solicitors for matters that cannot be dealt with in-house.

• Develop the in-house legal provision to meet the needs of Southern Housing and its Group partners.

• Ensure legal work is carried out in-house where cost-effective, including preparing and drafting pleadings on routine/standard and complex matters with support from more senior or experienced team members.

• Assist in developing and implementing processes and procedures for efficient housing management and litigation services, including witness support in anti-social behaviour cases.

• Comply with approved processes and procedures, maintaining data records and registers as required by the Director of Legal Services.

• Keep up to date with the constitutional, legal, and regulatory framework within which Housing Associations operate, sharing knowledge to encourage a knowledgeable and compliance-focused culture.

• Support more junior legal team members and volunteers, providing assistance to more senior team members and the wider legal team.

• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and staff at all levels across the organization, building and maintaining effective working relationships with external contacts and partners.

• Ensure confidentiality, sensitivity, and a professional approach in all activities, providing cover for other solicitors and the Legal Services Manager (Litigation) in their absence.

Person Specifications

• Essential : Qualified solicitor or barrister.

• Desirable : Experience in routine/standard housing management litigation casework, particularly for housing associations or public sector bodies.

• Experience in drafting pleadings and conducting litigation, including advocacy.

• Thorough understanding of legal processes, Housing, and Landlord & Tenant law.

• Experience in developing and implementing processes and procedures within housing management litigation or contentious property legal work.

• Experience in developing talent and supporting and up-skilling junior staff.

• Experience in conducting and advising on complex contentious litigation.

• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office suite and Outlook.

• Ability to present information to a high standard, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent legal drafting skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality with highly confidential and sensitive data.

• Confidence in own ability, decisions, and actions, taking personal responsibility for consequences.

• Seeks feedback and learns from experience, willing to admit mistakes.

• Positive and upbeat attitude, engaging with all aspects of work and considering the impact of actions on others.

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Job Overview
Portfolio are proud to represent our clients in their search for a Solicitor. We are looking for a bright, confident Solicitor, with strong commercial and/or employment law experience, to work in a dynamic team covering a broad range of legal matters including the preparation and conduct of litigation. A specialism in Employment Law would be a desirable skill for this position. The ideal candidate will have directly relevant experience and will relish assuming responsibility for a caseload in a fast-paced but supportive team environment. The focus is on remarkable client service and care, along with a firm commercial approach towards enhancing the firm's reputation. We are looking for someone with exceptional communication skills to provide commercial and pragmatic advice to clients and a range of stakeholders within the Group.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities
* Conduct of County Court Litigation
* Regulatory investigations, interviews under caution, inquests and prosecutions arising
from accidents/incidents at work;
* Commercial legal advice, Dispute Resolution and potential Mergers and Acquisitions
* Non-contentious employment law issues and handling Employment Tribunal cases that
* Advice and assistance to companies and associated businesses within the Group

What you Bring to the Team
* Experience across a good range of practice areas within a leading Law Firm or In House.
* A real commitment to remarkable client service
* A positive approach to a busy workload, team ethic and business development
* A commercially focused approach with the ability to communicate with a range of clients
and stakeholders.

Why Join our Team?
This is a really great opportunity to assume significant responsibility from the start of your tenure and
get real job satisfaction from problem solving, developing relationships with clients and businesses
across the Group. This is a significant opportunity for career development, but whatever your starting
point or experience, you are guaranteed to grow and develop your knowledge and abilities and will feel
that you are making a real difference in a brand new, commercially focused, service-led law firm.

47285LF

INDMANS

Solicitor
 
Location: Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7QP
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £23.70 per hour
Job Ref: OR12940
 
Job Responsibilities

• p>Act as the lead planning lawyer for Nottinghamshire County Council.

• Advise on all planning-related matters, including complex legal agreements associated with major minerals and waste developments.

• Provide legal advice on select highway matters.

• Mentor junior staff, including the development of a graduate solicitor apprentice.

Person Specifications

• Proven experience as a planning solicitor or barrister.

• Strong understanding of planning law and related legal agreements.

• Ability to manage complex legal issues and provide clear guidance.

• Excellent mentoring and leadership skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

 
DISCLAIMER:  By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to inform i-Jobs in advance if there are any specific organisations or hirers to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed.   

Solicitor
Location: Fleet House, 59-61 Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1M 5NW
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 2+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £45.00 per hour 
Job Ref: OR13203
 
Job Responsibilities

• p>Provide legal advice and assistance on routine/standard housing management and landlord & tenant matters, and more complex matters with support from more senior or experienced team members.

• Conduct efficient and effective litigation, including but not limited to anti-social behaviour injunctions, possession claims, committal applications, tenancy fraud possession claims, access injunctions, housing disrepair claims, and prosecutions under the Environmental Protection Act.

• Conduct advocacy where appropriate to protect the interests of Southern Housing and its Group partners.

• Provide or assist in the provision of advice on other contentious matters, including First Tier Tribunal cases, trespass/Right of Way/breach of Easement claims, and claims arising from contractor, Landlord, and Leaseholder non-performance or breach of contract or lease terms.

• Assist with instructing external solicitors for matters that cannot be dealt with in-house.

• Develop the in-house legal provision to meet the needs of Southern Housing and its Group partners.

• Ensure legal work is carried out in-house where cost-effective, including preparing and drafting pleadings on routine/standard and complex matters with support from more senior or experienced team members.

• Assist in developing and implementing processes and procedures for efficient housing management and litigation services, including witness support in anti-social behaviour cases.

• Comply with approved processes and procedures, maintaining data records and registers as required by the Director of Legal Services.

• Keep up to date with the constitutional, legal, and regulatory framework within which Housing Associations operate, sharing knowledge to encourage a knowledgeable and compliance-focused culture.

• Support more junior legal team members and volunteers, providing assistance to more senior team members and the wider legal team.

• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and staff at all levels across the organization, building and maintaining effective working relationships with external contacts and partners.

• Ensure confidentiality, sensitivity, and a professional approach in all activities, providing cover for other solicitors and the Legal Services Manager (Litigation) in their absence.

Person Specifications

• Essential : Qualified solicitor or barrister.

• Desirable : Experience in routine/standard housing management litigation casework, particularly for housing associations or public sector bodies.

• Experience in drafting pleadings and conducting litigation, including advocacy.

• Thorough understanding of legal processes, Housing, and Landlord & Tenant law.

• Experience in developing and implementing processes and procedures within housing management litigation or contentious property legal work.

• Experience in developing talent and supporting and up-skilling junior staff.

• Experience in conducting and advising on complex contentious litigation.

• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office suite and Outlook.

• Ability to present information to a high standard, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent legal drafting skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality with highly confidential and sensitive data.

• Confidence in own ability, decisions, and actions, taking personal responsibility for consequences.

• Seeks feedback and learns from experience, willing to admit mistakes.

• Positive and upbeat attitude, engaging with all aspects of work and considering the impact of actions on others.

.
 
DISCLAIMER:  By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to inform i-Jobs in advance if there are any specific organisations or hirers to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed.   

Job Title: Solicitor

Location: Dorchester

Contract Type: Temporary (3 months)

Salary: 50-55 per hour (D0E)

Hours: 37 Hours per week

About Us

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified Lawyer to provide legal and advisory services to Dorset Council, its Directorates, and external clients. You will be responsible for ensuring legality and propriety in Council matters while delivering professional advice, drafting, negotiation, and representation in relevant practice areas.

This is a full-time role (37 hours per week), with flexibility to work from home. The team meets in Dorchester on Tuesdays for a weekly team meeting. Court attendance, usually at Bournemouth County Court, may also be required.

What is the day-to-day of the role:

• Provide legal advice, drafting, negotiation, and representation for Dorset Council and external clients.
• Prepare and conduct litigation, including advocacy in courts, tribunals, and panels.
• Represent the Head of Legal Services at committees, working groups, and departmental meetings.
• Instruct Counsel and liaise with external providers where appropriate.
• Advise on case law, legislation, and procedural changes.
• Support colleagues within the Legal Services team and contribute to training seminars.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Qualified Lawyer, Barrister, or Legal Executive.
• Degree-level education.
• Post-qualification experience in relevant practice areas.
• Ability to draft legal documentation, research, problem-solve, and undertake advocacy.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and judgement skills.
• Ability to manage workload priorities, work under pressure, and deliver to deadlines.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and support colleagues.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.

Desirable

• Experience working within a local authority legal department.
• Knowledge and experience of Local Government Law.
• Understanding of democratic decision-making processes in a local government environment.

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Job Overview
Portfolio are proud to represent our clients in their search for a Solicitor. We are looking for a bright, confident Solicitor, with strong commercial and/or employment law experience, to work in a dynamic team covering a broad range of legal matters including the preparation and conduct of litigation. A specialism in Employment Law would be a desirable skill for this position. The ideal candidate will have directly relevant experience and will relish assuming responsibility for a caseload in a fast-paced but supportive team environment. The focus is on remarkable client service and care, along with a firm commercial approach towards enhancing the firm's reputation. We are looking for someone with exceptional communication skills to provide commercial and pragmatic advice to clients and a range of stakeholders within the Group.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities
* Conduct of County Court Litigation
* Regulatory investigations, interviews under caution, inquests and prosecutions arising
from accidents/incidents at work;
* Commercial legal advice, Dispute Resolution and potential Mergers and Acquisitions
* Non-contentious employment law issues and handling Employment Tribunal cases that
* Advice and assistance to companies and associated businesses within the Group

What you Bring to the Team
* Experience across a good range of practice areas within a leading Law Firm or In House.
* A real commitment to remarkable client service
* A positive approach to a busy workload, team ethic and business development
* A commercially focused approach with the ability to communicate with a range of clients
and stakeholders.

Why Join our Team?
This is a really great opportunity to assume significant responsibility from the start of your tenure and
get real job satisfaction from problem solving, developing relationships with clients and businesses
across the Group. This is a significant opportunity for career development, but whatever your starting
point or experience, you are guaranteed to grow and develop your knowledge and abilities and will feel
that you are making a real difference in a brand new, commercially focused, service-led law firm.

47285LF

INDMANS

Solicitor
 
Location: Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7QP
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £23.70 per hour
Job Ref: OR12940
 
Job Responsibilities

• p>Act as the lead planning lawyer for Nottinghamshire County Council.

• Advise on all planning-related matters, including complex legal agreements associated with major minerals and waste developments.

• Provide legal advice on select highway matters.

• Mentor junior staff, including the development of a graduate solicitor apprentice.

Person Specifications

• Proven experience as a planning solicitor or barrister.

• Strong understanding of planning law and related legal agreements.

• Ability to manage complex legal issues and provide clear guidance.

• Excellent mentoring and leadership skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

 
DISCLAIMER:  By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to inform i-Jobs in advance if there are any specific organisations or hirers to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed.