Maternity Cover - Legal Counsel
- Bootle, Merseyside
- Permanent
- Full-time
You will ideally be a qualified solicitor of England and 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.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 up to £47,000 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
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If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.ukCompanyHays Legal provides an integrated recruitment solution to the UK's Legal and Company Secretarial sectors. Working across a nationwide network of offices, we offer employers and jobseekers a highly specialised recruitment service for permanent and interim positions across all business sectors, skill sets and levels of seniority.We have a proven track record spanning almost 20 years in all areas of Legal and Company Secretarial recruitment, from one-off contingency requirements through to large-scale recruitment campaigns and wider employee management solutions.We offer confidential, expert advice on job opportunities, compensation, business plans and exit strategies pertinent to professionals considering a move. We have the ear of key decision makers across all our clients and we have been instrumental in introducing and placing hundreds of fee earners and company secretaries into a vast array of organisations. From blue chip corporates, national and international firms through to niche practices, we have deep knowledge of the legal company secretary market.If an organisation has strategic growth plans or needs incisive market analysis, we are often consulted as a first point of contact.Company info Website Telephone 020 3465 0139 Location 107 Cheapside
London
EC2V 6DN
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