Your new company
Based in Liverpool, this not-for-profit organisation has a strong social purpose and plays a crucial role in the Merseyside area.
Your new role
You will provide maternity cover on a fixed term contract basis and support the Head of Legal on a range of in-house matters in a predominantly office-based role. You will be responsible for responding to general queries, providing legal advice, drafting legal letters, handling leases, attending hearings, instructing barristers, dealing with civil litigation and debt recovery matters, plus general support to the in-house legal services team.
What you'll need to succeed
You will ideally be a qualified solicitor of England & Wales, or approaching qualification this year, with a strong appreciation for civil procedure rules and a good legal understanding of litigation and claims matters. Junior lawyers looking to move in-house will also be considered from a range of practice areas. You will have a good academic record plus strong and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build relationships at all levels. Paralegals with relevant experience will also be considered, as well as SQE graduates looking to gain qualifying work experience. You will ideally be available to start in April/May 2025.
What you'll get in return
In return, you can expect to find a supportive and well-structured working environment with a challenging and unique set of tasks. You will be offered a starting salary of circa £45,000 per annum plus benefits, under a fixed term contract basis. You'll enjoy exposure to a varied workload, with the opportunity to develop your skills in-house with a hard-working legal team supporting public services.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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