A firm specialising in defendant insurance litigation have an exciting vacancy for a Solicitor Advocate or Barrister to join their team based in Liverpool. The role offers exposure to a wide range of advocacy and advisory work within a supportive, well-resourced environment, with full training provided by senior lawyers to support your continued development.
As a Solicitor Advocate, you will:
Work as part of an in-house advocacy team providing high-quality representation and legal services.
Conduct advocacy, advisory and drafting work, to include pleadings, interlocutory hearings, small and fast track trials, sanctions, recoveries and private prosecutions.
Support senior lawyers with complex cases and client projects.
Deliver advocacy and litigation training to fee earners.
Mentor junior advocates and contribute to team development.
Engage in client-facing and product development work as needed.
What they are looking for:
Qualified Solicitor Advocate or Barrister with a full practising certificate.
Experience or interest in areas such as insurance fraud, personal injury, EL/PL or professional negligence.
Clear, confident communication and concise report writing skills.
A proactive, team player who is eager to grow their advocacy career.
The benefits:
Competitive salary and incentive plan bonus.
25 days holiday, increasing with service.
Private medical insurance.
24/7 GP, mental health, and wellbeing support.
Death in service, critical illness cover, and income protection.
Tech scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loan and GymFlex
Access to discounted retail, leisure and travel offers.
Hybrid, flexible working model with the primary base in Liverpool (other office locations will be considered)
If you are a Solicitor Advocate looking to advance your career, apply now. You can contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann for further information on the role.....Read more...
The relevant functional area is Procurement, Contracts and general matters. The work will include advising on Procurement, Contractual as well as other non-contentious law matters; drafting procurement documentation, contracts, statutory orders and other documentation; and carrying out any other legal work necessary for the performance of the legal Services functions
Responsibilities
To provide advice and draft appropriate legal documentation in relation to procurement, contract and non-contentious local government law matters
To provide advice and draft appropriate legal documentation in relation to other non-contentious law matters such as the law relating to, local government, highways, companies, trusts, waste. The work will include; advising on Contractual and Procurement law matters and other non-contentious Local Government law matters; drafting procurement documentation, contracts, statutory orders and other documentation; and carrying out any other legal work necessary for the performance of the legal Services functions.
To provide advice and draft appropriate legal documentation in relation to the National Adoption Service.
To generally support the work of the Procurement team as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation.
To provide legal advice on such matters as the Principal Solicitor and/or Director of Governance and Legal Services may direct from time to time as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation.
Support the work of more senior legal staff and assist more junior staff on legal issues
Keep abreast of developments in the relevant areas of law.
Assist in the training of staff and clients on legal issues.
Requirement
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent.
Holding current practising certificate or equivalent qualification with the ability to practice.
Experience commensurate with completion of a 2-year training contract, completion of the Bar Professional Training Course or equivalent period of training.
Knowledge of work within the functional area.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Flexibly as part of a team.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good drafting skills.
If interested, please submit CV and contact Varsha on 02036913890 between 9am to 5pm (Mon to fri)....Read more...
The Civil Litigation Solicitor includes giving advice in relation to technical areas of law, policy, governance, and the organisation’s functions; specifically in respect of housing law; and with judicial reviews; conducting litigation; and where necessary and appropriate appearing as advocate in Court and at tribunals, hearings, and inquiries. Other responsibilities will relate to other work carried out by the Litigation Team, including civil litigation.
Duties and Responsibilities
To support and advise the Housing Directorate with respect to litigation, including judicial reviews.
To attend and advise such committees, sub-committees and other groups and panels as instructed by the Director of Governance and Legal, such as Licensing Committee etc (appropriate training will be given);
Provide general legal advice to Members and Officers and to associated bodies, companies and organisations as instructed by the Director of Governance and Legal.
Implement or secure the implementation of those decisions relating to legal matters as may be allocated by the Director of Governance and Legal or relevant Operational Manager.
Where required, conduct litigation on behalf of the organization, be responsible for the care and conduct of such proceedings and act as the advocate before Courts, inquiries, hearings and tribunals including contested hearing.
Prepare matters and papers for any form of legal or quasi legal proceedings and undertake any statutory or administrative task ordinarily required of Legal Services.
Deal with disputes and complaints.
Keep abreast of developments in the law and to advise through the Director of Governance and Legal Services from time to time on such matters as will impinge upon its functions.
Assist in the provision of a comprehensive legal service.
To support the work of senior staff and assist the work of junior staff on legal issues.
Requirement
Qualified Solicitor or barrister with current practising certificate or equivalent qualification with ability to practice.
Experience and knowledge of housing law and litigation work
Practical knowledge of public law
Ability to travel to various locations
Effective advocate - Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Good drafting skills
Ability to work as an effective part of a professional team to deliver complex issues
Competent IT user
Location: CF10
Hours per week: 37
If interested, please submit CV and call Varsha on 02036913890 between 9am to 5pm (Mon to Fri)....Read more...
