Reading documents
Applying for legal aid
Corresponding with other parts of the criminal justice system
Taking instructions from clients
Advising clients
Once accredited, attending the police station to represent clients
Training:Solicitor Level 7.
BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.Training Outcome:AT completion of the apprenticeship, we would review and, if they have shown the drive and a passion for criminal defence, such as by becoming fully police station accredited, offer a job as a solicitor.Employer Description:Criminal defence firm of solicitors, primarily legal aid, representing people accused of criminal offences at the police station, Magistrates Court, Crown Court and Appeal Courts.Working Hours :Days and shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Word,Excel,Outlook 365,Punctuality,Enthusiasm,Willingness to learn....Read more...
Job Description:
We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join a growing financial services business on a minimum 4-month day-rate contract basis.
The role involves providing commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of matters, work closely with senior stakeholders and take ownership of key strategic and commercial projects.
The role offers remote working within the UK, and full-time or part-time hours can be considered.
Skills/Experience:
Qualified solicitor with strong experience in commercial legal matters.
Strong understanding of general commercial legal principles.
Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
Ability to manage a varied workload independently and prioritise competing demands.
Knowledge of FCA requirements, particularly in relation to outsourcing and operational resilience.
Experience across corporate law, disputes/litigation or data protection.
Experience working closely with Procurement teams.
Core Responsibilities:
Provide strategic and commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of matters, including complex or specialist areas.
Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and high-value agreements.
Work closely with Procurement and other key stakeholders to develop and embed effective contracting processes and internal precedents.
Identify, assess and manage legal and commercial risks, recommending appropriate mitigation where required.
Support corporate governance matters and, where appropriate, corporate transactions.
Manage contractual disputes and contentious matters, depending on experience.
Develop strong relationships with senior stakeholders and act as a trusted legal adviser to the wider business.
Work with external counsel on key projects where required.
Provide guidance and support to junior members of the legal team where appropriate.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.....Read more...
