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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy client based in Southampton, are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join their team and play a crucial role in their employee relations operations.       

Position: Solicitor - Adults and/or Education
Rate: £66 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (Feb 2027) Possible Extension  

Purpose:

• To provide legal advice, advocacy and representation to the County Council’s departments, committees, members and other client bodies (in relation to complicated issues of both a contentious and non-contentious nature).

Job Responsibilities: 

• To prepare cases, including researching law as required, interviewing clients and comprehensively briefing counsel where necessary.
• Responsible for a caseload of ranging complexity, with a high proportion of more complex and higher risk cases. Oversee and support junior legal staff with complex case work.
• To effectively represent the County Council and other client bodies at Court & tribunals, undertaking advocacy as required to a high professional standard in order to achieve client and organisational aims and objectives.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister.
• Excellent knowledge and recent experience of providing legal advice in complex cases, relevant to the role.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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