East Midlands, England | Permanent

£43500 - £49500 per annum

Senior Childcare Lawyer with Management Responsibilities £42,500 - £49,5000 Permanent An exciting position has arisen for a Senior Childcare Lawyer with management responsibilities to join a local authority based in the East Midlands on a permanent basis. Senior Childcare duties will include but are not limited to; Managing a caseload of the more complex public childcare matters as they arise and a reduced caseload of routine matters within public childcare law. You will be responsible for managing 4-5 lawyers with varying levels of experience and assisting with supervision and support on their cases as you see fit Regular one to one monthly reviews with team members and attending senior management meetings You will assist the Principal Solicitor with managing and building internal client relationships and offering training internally as well. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has previously worked at a managerial capacity or someone who has offered support to paralegals and junior members of staff looking to develop their career path further. Our client is happy to consider candidates from either a public sector or private practice background as long as candidates have a good understanding of public childcare law. Whilst the role will be based remotely in the interim, there will be an expectation to go back to the office a few days a week post COVID. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Chelsey Newsom in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

Cambridgeshire, England | Permanent

£37000 - £40000 per annum

Permanent Newly Qualified Childcare Lawyer Cambridge £37,000 - £40,000 Newly qualified Childcare Lawyer is required to join a niche social enterprise firm which solely focuses on undertaking legal work on behalf of local authorities and other public sector organisations. Our clients offices span over three sites and a vacancy has arisen within their Cambridgeshire office. Our client is looking for a newly qualified solicitor or Barrister or Legal Executive that ideally has experience of undertaking public childcare cases within their training contract. We would be interested to hear from candidates with private practice or public sector experience. Alternatively, if you have undertaken family or private childcare work within a private practice but have a keen interest in public childcare work then please get in touch. You will be undertaking a caseload of public care proceedings on behalf of one local authority. You will receive excellent paralegal support which is shared with one other lawyer who will be able to assist you with drafting documentation and day to day running of your files. You will receive excellent support from the Principal and Senior Lawyer in the team to get up to speed. Conducting advocacy is encouraged but you will receive training and support. Our client also has in-house barristers who can undertake the more complex advocacy and allow you time to focus on your cases. You will be exposed to a real range of public care cases which will allow you to develop and grow as an experienced childcare lawyer. This firm is a progressive and organic organisation which will take time to invest in you and develop throughout the organisation. We encourage interested applicants seeking part time or full time to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Chelsey Newsom in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

Northampton, Northamptonshire | Permanent

£37000 - £48000 per annum

Permanent Childcare Lawyer vacancy £38,000 - £48,000 D.O.E Childcare Lawyer is required to join a niche social enterprise firm which solely focuses on undertaking legal work on behalf of local authorities and other public sector organisations. Our clients offices span over three sites and a vacancy has arisen within their Northampton office. Our client is looking for candidates who are qualified as a Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive that ideally has experience of undertaking public childcare cases however would be open to hearing from candidates that have experience in family or private childcare that is looking to move into public childcare. We would be interested to hear from candidates with private practice or public sector experience. You will be undertaking a caseload of public care proceedings on behalf of one local authority. You will receive excellent one on one paralegal support who will be able to assist you with drafting documentation and day to day running of your files. You will receive excellent support from the Principal and Senior Lawyer in the team to get up to speed. Conducting advocacy is encouraged but you will receive training and support with this should you lack in experience in this area. Our client also has in-house barristers who can undertake the more complex advocacy and allow you time to focus on your cases. You will be exposed to a real range of public care cases which will allow you to develop and grow as an experienced childcare lawyer. This firm is a progressive and organic organisation which will take time to invest in you and develop throughout the organisation. We encourage interested applicants seeking part time or full time to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Chelsey Newsom in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

Cambridgeshire, England | Permanent

£37000 - £48000 per annum

Permanent Childcare Lawyer / Senior Childcare Lawyer vacancy £38,000 - £48,000 D.O.E Childcare Lawyer is required to join a local authority on a permanent basis. Our clients offices span over three sites and a vacancy has arisen within their Cambridgeshire office. Our client is looking for candidates who are qualified as a Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive that ideally has experience of undertaking public childcare cases however would be open to hearing from candidates that have experience in family or private childcare that is looking to move into public childcare. We would be interested to hear from candidates with private practice or public sector experience. You will be undertaking a caseload of public care proceedings on behalf of one local authority. You will receive excellent paralegal support which is shared with one other lawyer and who will be able to assist you with drafting documentation and day to day running of your files. You will receive excellent support from the Principal and Senior Lawyer in the team to get up to speed. Conducting advocacy is encouraged but you will receive training and support with this should you lack in experience in this area. Our client also has in-house barristers who can undertake the more complex advocacy and allow you time to focus on your cases. You will be exposed to a real range of public care cases which will allow you to develop and grow as an experienced childcare lawyer. This firm is a progressive and organic organisation which will take time to invest in you and develop throughout the organisation. We encourage interested applicants seeking part time or full time to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Chelsey Newsom in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

East of England, England | Permanent

£59322 - £60000 per annum

Permanent Vacancy Commercial Lawyer £59,000 - £60,000 Are you a commercially minded lawyer who is looking for a unique opportunity to work within a public sector organisation which is solely focused on regeneration, transport and development work? Sellick Partnership is recruiting to a permanent Commercial Lawyer position with a public sector organisation which established itself over 4 years ago and is looking for someone to join their expanding legal services team. This is a unique organisation and you will be joining a vibrant and exciting team which solely focuses on transport, infrastructure and development project work. You will be an experienced Solicitor/Barrister or Legal Executive that has a creative and can do attitude either from public sector or private practice background. You will have experience in one or two of the following areas which include commercial contracts, commercial property or planning law. Our client is keen to hear from individuals who have experience in company law due to the increase in work within this area. This is a progressive organisation which will allow you to expand on your current knowledge in the areas mentioned but also allow you to further develop a skill set given the wide variety of the project work which is on offer. You will be leading on projects such as residential and commercial housing and development schemes alongside new transport and railway functions. You will be working with other commercial lawyers in the team on larger projects across a variety of skill sets whilst managing internal and external stakeholders. They are looking for someone to startaround February/ March time but are happy to be flexible around notice periods. They are going to be working remotely in the main with the view of working a 50/50 split of home and office based from there. This is not an opportunity to be missed! This role offers flexibility, an excellent pension and benefit scheme so make sure to apply or call Chelsey at Sellick Partnership for more information. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Chelsey Newsom in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

Northampton, Northamptonshire | Permanent

£37000 - £48000 per annum

Permanent Childcare Lawyer vacancy £38,000 - £48,000 D.O.E Childcare Lawyer is required to join a niche social enterprise firm which solely focuses on undertaking legal work on behalf of local authorities and other public sector organisations. Our clients offices span over three sites and a vacancy has arisen within their Northampton office. Our client is looking for candidates who are qualified as a Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive that ideally has experience of undertaking public childcare cases however would be open to hearing from candidates that have experience in family or private childcare that is looking to move into public childcare. We would be interested to hear from candidates with private practice or public sector experience. You will be undertaking a caseload of public care proceedings on behalf of one local authority. You will receive excellent one on one paralegal support who will be able to assist you with drafting documentation and day to day running of your files. You will receive excellent support from the Principal and Senior Lawyer in the team to get up to speed. Conducting advocacy is encouraged but you will receive training and support with this should you lack in experience in this area. Our client also has in-house barristers who can undertake the more complex advocacy and allow you time to focus on your cases. You will be exposed to a real range of public care cases which will allow you to develop and grow as an experienced childcare lawyer. This firm is a progressive and organic organisation which will take time to invest in you and develop throughout the organisation. We encourage interested applicants seeking part time or full time to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Chelsey Newsom in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

Northamptonshire, England | Contract/Interim

£43500 - £48500 per annum + D.O.E

Senior Insurance Litigation Lawyer is required to join a large organisation based in Northamptonshire on a permanent basis. This organisation currently undertakes work on behalf of a number of local authorities so you will have the opportunity to work with a range of clients which will allow you to have a range of interesting routine and complex workloads. As a Senior Insurance Litigation Lawyer, you will be required to undertake work in relation to claims varying from claims made against the council which include personal injury and damage claims, claims including negligence regarding childcare and debt recovery matters. You will have support from a paralegal within the litigation team also. Our client is looking someone with professionalism, calm demeanor and someone who is able to challenge. You will also be able to get involved with tendering for new business and SLAs which also adds variety and business development to the role. Our client is happy to consider those from a private practice or public sector background but must have previous experience of dealing with insurance claims as you will be the lead within the organisation. There is scope further to widen your experience with other areas of litigation should this be of interest also. This role is remote working in the first instance however our client would require some office presence further down the line due to needing client interaction face to face. For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Chelsey Newsom. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

Northamptonshire, England | Contract/Interim

£43500 - £48500 per annum + D.O.E

Senior Insurance Litigation Lawyer is required to join a large organisation based in Northamptonshire on a permanent basis. This organisation currently undertakes work on behalf of a number of local authorities so you will have the opportunity to work with a range of clients which will allow you to have a range of interesting routine and complex workloads. As a Senior Insurance Litigation Lawyer, you will be required to undertake work in relation to claims varying from claims made against the council which include personal injury and damage claims, claims including negligence regarding childcare and debt recovery matters. You will have support from a paralegal within the litigation team also. Our client is looking someone with professionalism, calm demeanor and someone who is able to challenge. You will also be able to get involved with tendering for new business and SLAs which also adds variety and business development to the role. Our client is happy to consider those from a private practice or public sector background but must have previous experience of dealing with insurance claims as you will be the lead within the organisation. There is scope further to widen your experience with other areas of litigation should this be of interest also. This role is remote working in the first instance however our client would require some office presence further down the line due to needing client interaction face to face. For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Chelsey Newsom. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

Bedfordshire, England | Locum

£45 - £53 per hour

Locum Senior Childcare Lawyer £50-53 PER HOUR HOME COUNTIES 6 months + Senior Childcare Lawyer is required to join a well established local authority on a locum basis for a period of 6 months initally with the view of extension thereafter due to busy workloads. Our client is actively seeking someone who will be able to undertake a more complex caseload of care proceeding matters alongside routine matters. You will only be dealing with the casework for this role due to the complex nature of your cases. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to make the next step up in their legal career and be able to work on some high profile and interesting cases which are unique to the council and the area. Due to the complexity of such cases, our client is looking for someone ideally 5 years PQE or more to be considered for the role. Candidates that possess local government experience are strongly advised to apply. For more information on this role and the organisation, please contact Chelsey Newsom at Sellick Partnership for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

Bedfordshire, England | Locum

£45 - £50 per hour + D.O.E

Childcare Barrister / Solicitor Advocate £45-50 per hour 6 months + Locum Childcare Barrister or Solicitor Advocate is required to join a local authority based in the Home Counties for a period of 6 months initially and the view of extension thereafter. Our client is looking for a Solicitor Advocate or Barrister to join their childcare team with the view of undertaking advocacy on behalf of the solicitors in the team. You will have a real passion for public childcare work and you will be solely undertaking advocacy. The post is currently remote working as the courts are continuiing to do their hearings remotely. You will be allocated a paralegal which will effectively act as your clerk with booking hearings in for you. The majority of the hearings you will be undertaking are non contested matters but there will be contested matters in there which will include final hearings and fact finding hearings. This role can be on a part time or full time basis, they would accomodate the hearings on the days you are available so it could suit someone who is looking to do this alongside another commitment or someone looking for a full time post. Our client is happy to consider candidates that have a litigaiton background or a background in either family or childcare. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for long term prospects as well. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

Bedfordshire, England | Contract/Interim

£37000 - £40000 per annum

Property Lawyer 6 Months + £37-40,000 per annum pro rata Property Lawyer is required to join a large organisation on a fixed term contract basis for 6 months with the possiblility of extension thereafter. You will be undertaking work on behalf of a local authority client and reporting directly into the Principal Lawyer. Ths is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to get involved with regeneration and development work witihn the region. You will be undertaking a caseload of commercial and residential property matters which will involve acquisitions and disposals in the main. There will also be leases, licenses and routine property work alongisde this whilst supporting the Principal Lawyer on a particular project. Our client is happy for the candidate to work remotely in the first instance according to government guidelines with the view to have flexible working thereafter once things resume back to normal. Our client has advised that due to significant amount of work coming on board there is certainly scope for this to be extended after the 6 month period. Our client is keen to see candidates from either a public or private sector background. For more information, please contact Chelsey Newsom. This role is ideally to start ASAP so those on shorter notice periods would be advantageous. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

Bedfordshire, England | Contract/Interim

£43500 - £48500 per annum

Senior Property Lawyer 12 Months Fixed Term Contract Flexible Location Senior Property Lawyer is required to join a large organisation for a fixed period of 12 months and the possibility for a further extension. This organisation has offices across Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire so you have the option to be based at either site. The role will start remotely with the view for flexible working thereafter. This organisation currently undertakes work on behalf of local authority clients but you will specifically be working for one particular client who is looking at significant development and regeneration in the regional area. The client is ideally looking for someone who has experience within development work from either a private practice or public sector background. You will be working closely with the Principal Lawyer with acquiring land for development and promotion. You will be seeking this to develop for both commercial and residential use as part of an ongoing project. As such, we are looking for candidates that have had exposure to undertaking matters such as acquisitions and disposals, development and options agreements. This is a really exciting time to join the organisation as a number of ongoing large scale development projects are being undertaken and there is scope for this role to extend beyond this and have permanent options further downt the line. This role is relatively urgent so we encourage those on shorter notices to apply however the client is happy to consider longer notice periods for the right candidate. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

London, England | Locum

£30 - £38 per hour

Housing Litigation Lawyer required to join a busy local authority based in London on a locum basis. The assignment is initially 3 months and will be extended into a rolling contract. The role is working from home whilst we are in lockdown. As a Housing and Litigation Lawyer, you will be managing a range of housing litigation matters which will include: General Housing Litigation Anti-social behaviour Possession claims (secure and temporary accommodation) Injunctions Disrepair Homelessness This role would suit a Housing Lawyer who is flexible enough to deal with different types of housing litigation and is able to prioritise tasks and workloads. Previous experience of working for a local authority would be desirable for this role, although not essential provided that a good knowledge of relevant housing law within the public sector is held. The successful housing litigation lawyer will join a friendly and supportive team, and can work remotely for the time being until lockdown is lifted and some office presence may be required for meetings or court cases. On offer is a competitive hourly rate. If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Housing Lawyer role, please apply now by sending an up to date CV to Rayhaneh Tehrani at rayhaneh.tehrani@sellickpartnership.co.uk. We will be reviewing CVs on a weekly basis and shortlisted candidates will be contacted before the closing date. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

London, England | Locum

£30 - £38 per hour

Housing Litigation Lawyer required to join a busy local authority based in London on a locum basis. The assignment is initially 3 months and will be extended into a rolling contract. The role is working from home whilst we are in lockdown. As a Housing and Litigation Lawyer, you will be managing a range of housing litigation matters which will include: General Housing Litigation Anti-social behaviour Possession claims (secure and temporary accommodation) Injunctions Disrepair Private Sector Housing HMOs This role would suit a Housing Lawyer who is flexible enough to deal with different types of housing litigation and is able to prioritise tasks and workloads. Previous experience of working for a local authority would be desirable for this role, although not essential provided that a good knowledge of relevant housing law within the public sector is held. The successful housing litigation lawyer will join a friendly and supportive team, and can work remotely for the duration of the assignment unless office presence is required for meetings or court cases. On offer is a competitive hourly rate. If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Housing Lawyer role, please apply now by sending an up to date CV to Rayhaneh Tehrani at rayhaneh.tehrani@sellickpartnership.co.uk. We will be reviewing CVs on a weekly basis and shortlisted candidates will be contacted before the closing date. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

London, England | Locum

£35 - £45 per hour

We are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Procurement Lawyer to join a London Local Authority on a locum basis. As a Procurement Lawyer you will join a team dealing with a wide variety of legal contract matters including: Drafting and amending contracts Negotiating with third parties Advising and drafting procurement documents Providing legal advice to Local Authority Clients Procurement experience is essential as the bulk of the work will be related to Procurement. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Procurement Lawyer to join a well regarded legal team with a wide variety of clients and the opportunity to pick up some project work. Our client is ideally looking for those with local government experience with a sound knowledge of public procurement, service contracts and data protection, although candidates with private sector experience are also highly desirable. The successful Procurement Lawyer will gain access to benefits such as flexible working and commitment to training and development. Due to the current situation the role is completely home based and office attendance is not required. This organisation works in an exciting and innovative environment where they strive to provide excellent client care. They are a strong believer that every team member counts and that they are the heart of the organisation. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

London, England | Locum

Negotiable

PERMANENT and LOCUM Research Contracts Manager required to join a prestigious London University. The successful candidate will be required to work within a dedicated, supportive team to provide comprehensive research contracts negotiation and management services. Responsibilities: Drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of research agreements; this involves an equally broad base of funders and collaborators Representing clients at meetings both with external funders and collaborators along with their legal representatives Liaising with research and academic staff to establish contracting requirements and finalising matters Providing specialist advice with respect to complex legal/ contractual issues This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, hard working individual who is looking to develop their skills within a Higher Education setting. You do not have to be a qualified solicitor for this position, however experience working within a University setting or within an industry such as pharmaceuticals, would be advantageous. The role is currently available on a remote working basis with continued flexible working in the future. Experience and qualities Experience of drafting, negotiating and concluding research contract Excellent communication skills and pragmatism Practice in identifying and assessing potential down-side risks in conducting research Able to prioritise and manage a large, complex workload A high level of competency in standard software packages Please send across your most updated CV to leah.edgar@sellickpartnership.co.uk and your availability if you are interested to avoid missing out. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

London, England | Locum

Negotiable

Are you an ambitious individual looking to build upon your skill set within a busy Local Authority? I am seeking a Junior Planning Lawyer to join an agile, commercially focused Planning team over a good length of contract within London. As a Junior Planning Lawyer, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of experienced Lawyers to support your personal development and technical skills. Responsibilities: Handling a caseload of routine legal matters (including s.106 agreements, s.106 Deed of Variations, s106 car free/ mansard roof unilateral undertakings, Rent and Nominations Agreement s278 Highway agreements and s.177 Highway licences) Attending planning enquiries, judicial review hearings providing legal advice and liaising with Counsel Research and advising Council officers on various legal matters involving policy, highway issues and general planning queries Attending planning committee and acting as a representative on planning development committee Maintaining effective relationships with clients, solicitors and members of the team This role will be completely remote and a courier will be organised to deliver your equipment. My client is looking for someone to start ideally towards the end of March/early April. Please send across your most updated CV to leah.edgar@sellickpartnership.co.uk and your availability. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

West Yorkshire, England | Permanent

Negotiable

Specialising in High Net Worth and complex divorce matters, my client is a highly regarded boutique firm. Rapidly growing due to consistent demand for their services, they are seeking a Family Paralegal to join their accredited and successful team on a permanent basis. Responsibilities include: Assisting the Family team with their caseload Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases Drafting court applications Giving basic advice Dealing with correspondence Administrative duties such as arranging appointments, organising meetings etc The successful candidate will have at least 12 months experience in a Family Paralegal role and be looking to take that next step in their career. In return, my client is dedicated to rewarding the Family Paralegal's performance with a competitive salary, a highly supportive environment, a fantastic work/life balance and genuine development and progression opportunities. The successful candidate will also have the potential of earning a training contract. To apply for this role, click apply and send a copy of your CV. For any further information, please Mark Bailey at Sellick Partnership. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

Hampshire, England | Permanent

£35000 - £45000 per annum

We are working with a leading Legal 500 practice based in Hampshire who are looking to hire a Personal Injury Solicitor to their expanding team. They are looking for a newly qualified to 2 years PQE Personal Injury Solicitor. The ideal candidate will have experience of dealing with complex personal injury matters. The role sits within the Complex Injury team and therefore you will have exposure to mid-high value personal injury matters, including spinal and head injuries. They are looking for someone who is ambitious, enthusiastic and has a real passion for helping their clients. In return they are offering a competitive salary, the chance to progress within your career and to work within a friendly and supportive team. Please apply within or for more information contact Ellen Shone at Sellick Partnership. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

Hampshire, England | Permanent

£40000 - £50000 per annum

My client, a well-established private practice based in Hampshire are looking to recruit a Family Solicitor with over 5 PQE. You will be joining a friendly and supportive office. The ideal candidate will have experience of dealing with a varied caseload of private family matters and be able to work with minimal supervision. The caseload includes: Divorce and separation Financial remedy Private Children Cohabitation agreements This is a great opportunity for someone who is wanting career progression and access to good quality work. In return my client is offering a competitive salary and good work life balance. Please apply within or for more information about the role, contact Ellen Shone at Sellick Partnership. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

South East England, England | Locum

£40 - £47 per hour

Childcare Locum Maternity Cover - up to 12 months A busy yet supportive local authority legal team require the support of an experienced childcare locum to join the team from April 2021 to cover a maternity leave of up to 12 months. The successful childcare locum will undertake a mix of casework and advocacy. Duties include: Managing a mixed caseload of care and pre-proceedings Undertaking advocacy at CRM, IRH and directions hearings Providing advice and case management support to other related matters as required The role will be remote for the first few months of the assignment however there may be some requirement to attend the office at least once a month later in the year. Candidates will ideally have previous local authority experience however, those with a public childcare law background from private practice are also encourage to apply. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience for the position of Childcare Locum, please apply now or contact Natalie Ferguson in our Manchester Office for further information. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

South East England, England | Permanent

£45000 - £55000 per annum

Senior Education Lawyer Permanent Full-Time £ Competitive Local Authority/ Private Practise An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Education Lawyer to join a quasi-organisation on a permanent basis. As an Education Solicitor you provide advice, support and representation on all aspects of Education law, at any stage of the dispute. You will also help schools and education professionals who are defending against claims, challenging funding decisions, facing regulatory investigation or in disputes about SEN provisions. Other duties of the Senior Education solicitor will include: Appeal child's exclusion from school or college Arrange an alternative placement following an exclusion from school Challenge schools or local authorities that fail to provide special educational needs support Challenge child's statement of special educational needs or Education and Health Care (EHC) plan Challenge SEN funding decisions Make a disability discrimination claim Get admission to a school or nursery after your child has been denied a place Get help with a child's transition to adulthood Requirement for the Employment Locum: A qualified solicitor or barrister Experience with Education Law within a Private Practice setting A minimum of 4 years PQE Benefits of the role: Competitive Salary Flexible/ remote working arrangements Full-time or part-time options If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for this role, please apply now, or contact Amy Swain at Sellick Partnership for a confidential chat on 0161 513 0886, or via email on amy.swain@sellickpartnership.co.uk. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

City of London, London | Locum

£33 - £44 per hour + flexible working arrangements

Planning Lawyer - Central Government Contract - 6 months £33 - £44 per hour London (Currently Remote) About the Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planning Lawyer to join a Central Government Legal Department in London for a minimum of 6 months. This is a diverse role that combines advisory work with contentious litigation across a broad range of planning issues. The successful candidate will be a qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent) and will have strong complex planning experience. The role is open to lawyers with planning experience in other commonwealth jurisdictions. Key Requirements The ideal candidate for the Planning Lawyer role will have: Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent) Experience managing a caseload of complex planning cases Planning Litigation experience is highly desirable Experience of statutory drafting is highly desirable 3+ years of post-qualified experience Public sector/Local Government experience desirable but not essential Key responsibilities The successful candidate for the Planning Lawyer role will be required to: Provide legal advice to planning policy colleagues on reforms to the planning system Provide advice to planning casework colleagues and to ministers on planning decisions called in for the Secretary of State's own determination and on recovered appeals Provide advice to planning policy colleagues on housing Provide training or training materials for policy colleagues On Offer Central London location (when office based) Central Government role 6 month contract with likely extension £33-44 per hour Remote working with flexible working arrangements available in the future We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Xiomara Cabello in our London office for a confidential discussion on 0203 997 9255. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

London, England | Locum

Negotiable

Experienced Property Lawyer required to join a reputable Local Authority on a remote basis, over a long term contract. The successful candidate will be assisting the lead lawyer on all areas of development work on behalf of the council and will be expected to deal with complex and strategic project work from the outset. The successful Lawyer must retain a technical skillset and have following demonstrable experience: Leading regeneration and development projects Advising on procurement stages, development agreements, sales and acquisition Drafting and negotiating construction contracts Advising on relevant local authority policy, housing law and property law, commercial and residential property experience Proven Local Authority experience Skills: Understanding local government law Knowledge of housing law, landlord and tenant law, commercial property law Understanding of appropriation for planning purposes This is an exciting role for a candidate available on short notice and a committed individual who enjoys a varied, challenging role. If you are interested, please send your CV to leah.edgar@sellickpartnership.co.uk if you would like to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Leah Edgar in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

London, England | Locum

Negotiable

Experienced public Childcare Lawyer to join a busy Local Authority based in London, over a long term contract and working on a remote basis. As a Childcare Solicitor you will be confident in carrying your own caseload of care proceedings, as well as pre-proceeding matters. Main duties will include: Handling a full caseload of childcare matters, providing advice on all aspects of public law children matters Attending PLO and legal planning meetings Drafting documents, including statements and threshold agreements This role will not include advocacy and you will have good paralegal support. My client is ideally looking for a Childcare Lawyer with Local Authority experience, although if you have public care experience I would encourage you to apply. Whether you are available immediately or in 2 months, please send across your CV as my client is willing to wait for the right candidate! Please send across your most updated CV to leah.edgar@sellickpartnership.co.uk and your availability. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

London, England | Locum

Negotiable

Local Authority Planning Lawyer to join a friendly, stable team within a large London Borough over a long term contract. My client is seeking an enthusiastic, hard-working legal professional who is able to hit the ground running and take over an existing caseload with minimal supervision. Planning Lawyer Dealing with a mixture of S106 agreements, highways agreements and various development projects Attending planning committees and providing advice Dealing with planning appeals Judicial Review matters This is a full time position and the successful candidate will be working remotely for the foreseeable, although the client is very flexible with working from home arrangements. My client is ideally looking for someone who has the experience of working within a Local Authority, although I would encourage those from other backgrounds to apply. You must be a Qualified Solicitor/Barrister or Fellow of CILEX with significant relevant PQE and hold a practising certificate. Disclaimer: Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website. .

London, England | Locum

Negotiable

Do you have experience in Adult Social Care and looking to further your experience within Local Authority? Or do you have the capacity to pick up extra work on a part time basis? My client is seeking a reliable and passionate individual to join their Adult Social Care team, on a remote basis over a locum contract. The successful Adult Lawyer will predominantly be providing advice on and the conduct of cases involving adult social services issues, including: General advice to the client department in respect of their obligations under the Care Act 2014; Advising on the Council's responsibilities to persons who have no recourse to public funds, dealing with matters arising under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 including deprivation of liberty safeguards and conduct of Court of Protection cases; Advising on the Council's responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983; Dealing with both threats of and extant judicial review proceedings You will also have the opportunity to undertake advocacy at the Court of Protection and County Court Desirable: Knowledge of the interface between adult social care and NHS duties, including continuing health care would be an advantage The role will also involve children's judicial review work, so knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation and guidance is required My client is looking for someone to join the team on an initial part time basis. This is a great opportunity for an adults or childcare lawyer (who has some experience in adults social care) looking to build and develop their career in local authority. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please send your CV to leah.edgar@sellickpartnership.co.uk to be considered for the role. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website

London, England | Locum

Negotiable

Are you an Adult Social Care Lawyer who has the capacity to pick up part-time work, on a remote basis for a busy London Borough? As an Adult Social Care Lawyer, you will be responsible for: Providing advice on and the conduct of cases involving adult social services issues including general advice to the client department in respect of their obligations under the Care Act 2014 Dealing with matters arising under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and managing Adults Social Care cases including: - Deprivation of liberty safeguards and Court of Protection cases - Displacement of nearest relative - Ordinary residence - Responding to letters before claim - Coroners Inquests Although Local Authority experience is desirable, my client is happy to consider those who are more junior or from a Private Practice background. My client is seeking a hard working and highly motivated legal professional, to join the team over an initial 3 month contract, with the likelihood of extension therefore. This is an exciting time to join the well-resourced and Lexcel accredited legal team, so if you are knowledgeable within this field then please do get in touch! We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Leah Edgar in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

Manchester, Greater Manchester | Permanent

£90000 - £130000 per annum

We are currently working with a boutique Manchester based firm in connection with an exciting opportunity for a Senior Solicitor to join their growing team, potentially at Director/Partner level. Our client is a boutique law firm providing employment law services to companies ranging from SMEs to FTSE 250 companies. The work is challenging and interesting, often with an international element and ranges from assisting clients with change and transformation, changes to terms and conditions, TUPE transfers and employment tribunal claims. The role will suit a solid and senior technical lawyer or Salaried Partner who is able to build very strong relationships with clients, who is looking for a position in a firm that thinks outside the box and who has the ambition and drive to make a genuine difference and help take the firm forward. Whilst a following is always desirable, it is not a necessity for the right candidate (unusual at this level). However an enthusiasm for business development and an aptitude for building lasting relationships is essential. In return our client is offering a very generous package and the chance to play a key role in a growing and innovative business that prides itself on a different approach to standard Private Practice firms. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

South East England, England | Permanent

£21000 - £27905 per annum + excellent package of benefits

Legal Officer Permanent- Full time Salary up to £27,906 This is a great opportunity for a Legal Officer to join a progressive Local Authority and be part of a supportive and dynamic legal services team. The role will manage a varied and busy caseload of public law matters including: Undertaking debt recovery work Preparation and issue of proceedings in the County Court in relation to debt, civil proceedings and possession cases Supporting the Council in its regulatory and enforcement functions Preparing notices, agreements and certificates in relation to planning, regulatory and enforcement functions Undertaking research and providing administrative support Person specification The successful candidate will have a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards the job and show a willingness to learn new and different tasks. They will also work well as part of a wider team as well as to their own initiative The Legal Officer will have at least 12 months practical legal experience and have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience for the role of Legal Officer, please apply now or contact Natalie Ferguson in our Manchester Office for further information. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

East Midlands, England | Locum

£25 - £45 per hour

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a well-respected public sector organisation based in the East Midlands on a part-time basis. The Employment Lawyer role will involve a caseload of employment law matters ranging from: Employment proceedings in courts, appeals and tribunals Providing advice to HR clients on applying policies and procedures The successful Employment Lawyer will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or equivalent. Previous public sector experience is highly desirable, however applications are encouraged from candidates with employment law experience gained within a different sector. This position could be ongoing for up to 12 months. This role is to be undertaken remotely, but this could be subject to change. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

East Midlands, England | Locum

£20 - £35 per hour

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Lawyer, experienced in debt recovery matters to join a Local Authority in the East Midlands on a locum, part-time basis. Our client is seeking a Lawyer with experience in dealing with complex debt recovery work, mainly in relation to adult care debt for unpaid social care fees. This is an excellent opportunity for a Lawyer experienced in dealing with debt recovery matters to join a friendly and supportive team. This position is to start immediately and could be ongoing for up to 12 months. This role will initially be worked on a remote basis, but this could be subject to change. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

South East England, England | Permanent

£76611 - £82666 per annum

Head of Legal/ Monitoring Officer Local Authority Competitive Salary £76,611 to £82,666 per annum* Relocation expenses** Permanent Sussex An exciting opportunity has arisen for a ​ Head of Legal​ to join a council with a national​ reputation for innovation. The Council are multiple award winners ​including several​ awards for digital transformation and housing services. They were impressively the only​ District Council shortlisted for Council of the Year in both the MJ and LGC Awards in​ 2020. As Head of Legal you will lead, manage and modernise the Legal team. The team will​ undertake an internal transformation to make the best use of technologies - building on​ what is already a great, effective team, leading them into a more commercial and agile way of working. You will encourage the team to build on their creativity and support them to become a leading legal team for a leading council. As the Head of Legal Services,​ you will champion ​ innovation, creativity, trust and​ probity, directing Legal Services to ensure that its strategies, procedures and activities are​ developed and delivered to meet the needs of the council Officers, Members and Communities. As the Head of Legal,​ you will be working for a joint council and manage a legal team of 18​ members of staff covering the following areas of law; Property, Contracts, Planning, Governance & Regulatory. You will also lead as the Monitoring Officer​ for the two​ councils, holding responsibility for Governance arrangements of the Councils and its Committees. You will take a fresh look​ at their constitution ensuring modern practises and​ therefore you will have a solid understanding and practical experience of delivering in a Deputy/ Monitoring Officer role. You will ensure that the Council performs its duties and functions in fulfilment of its statutory obligations and you will be responsible for ensuring relevant compliance with the Financial Regulations, Contract Procedure Rules, Constitution, Council Procedure Rules and Scheme of Delegations of the Councils. The local authority has a broad range of ambitious projects ​ underway; with a major​ regeneration programme, a large strategic housing programme, innovative work in sustainable energy and habitat restoration, and ongoing sector leading digital transformation. This is a really exciting time to join this Council where your work will contribute towards​ the delivery of one of the most exciting and dynamic programmes of change in local government. The Council has continued delivering on its programmes throughout the pandemic​,​ and you will relish this kind of professional challenge, where adaptivity, creativity and pace are highly valued. You will demonstrate managerial leadership values and behavioural competencies, providing positive leadership, acting with openness, honesty and integrity, and instilling a clear sense of direction and pace. The Council are happy to consider this role on a very flexible and predominately remote​ basis, consequently candidates who aren't necessarily local are encouraged to apply.​ Benefits of the role: Exceptional flexible working opportunities/ predominately on-going remote role A progression opportunity Excellent transport links Competitive salary Excellent Local Government Pension scheme Essential Criteria: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister Experience working within a Local Authority setting Experience managing a team (directly) Monitoring/ Deputy Monitoring Officer experience If you believe you have these necessary skills and experience for this role, please apply now, or contact Amy Swain at Sellick Partnership for a confidential chat on 0161 513 0886, or via email on amy.swain@sellickpartnership.co.uk​ .​ *This salary includes a market supplement of up to £9,000, which will be reviewed on an annual basis ** As this role requires the post holder to attend on site meetings, relocation expenses such as removal expenses and solicitors fees may be paid if the successful candidate needs to move to take up the post.

Dorset, England | Permanent

£32234 - £44863 per annum

Lawyer - Regulatory, Dorchester Permanent, 37 hours per week Salary £32,234 -£44,863 We have an exciting opportunity to join Dorset Council's busy legal team based in Dorchester. We are looking for an enthusiastic lawyer with a pro-active approach to join the Regulatory team. This role is within in a supportive team that advises on licensing, environmental health, highways and planning issues as well as attending committees and public inquiries. Are you looking for a flexible approach to work? Our aim is to allow employees a great work-life-balance and we would be open to discussing this with you. This is a unique opportunity to join a new council in Dorset - home to the spectacular Jurassic Coast and thriving market towns and villages with a strong sense of community and identity. On 1 April 2019, five district and borough councils and the county council were replaced by the new Dorset Council which will deliver more efficient, accessible and modern public services. You will have the opportunity to build your career in a modern, flexible and inclusive organisation, and this is an exciting time to join - at the start of our journey together. For more information about our new council visit www.DorsetCouncil.gov.uk/about For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Philip Crowther at Dorset Council on 01305 225108 or Natalie Ferguson at Sellick Partnership on 0161 834 1642. For further details or to apply: https://jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/legal-democratic-dorset-county-council-lawyer-regulatory/34333.job Closing date 21st March 2021 Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

Dorset, England | Permanent

£19340 - £26917 per annum

Lawyer - Contracts & Commercial, Dorchester Permanent, 22.20 hours per week Salary £19,340 -£26,917 We have exciting opportunities for lawyers with a can do attitude to join Dorset Council's busy legal team. This part-time role is in a small supportive team that advises on a range of contracts and other agreements, as well as general commercial, procurement and governance issues. You will advise on a range of commercial and governance issues, and deal with all types of contracts and collaborative working arrangements. You will have a varied and interesting caseload potentially including ICT, waste, engineering and construction contracts and advise on issues such as state aid, grant funding, trading and procurement. You will be an experienced contracts solicitor, preferably with experience of working for a local authority. Knowledge of ICT, waste, engineering and construction contracts is desirable. You will enjoy being part of a team but be able to manage your own caseload with minimum supervision. Are you looking for a flexible approach to work? Our aim is to allow employees a great work-life-balance and we would be open to discussing this with you. This is a unique opportunity to join a new council in Dorset - home to the spectacular Jurassic Coast and thriving market towns and villages with a strong sense of community and identity. On 1 April 2019, five district and borough councils and the county council were replaced by the new Dorset Council which will deliver more efficient, accessible and modern public services. You will have the opportunity to build your career in a modern, flexible and inclusive organisation, and this is an exciting time to join - at the start of our journey together. For more information about our new council visit www.DorsetCouncil.gov.uk/about For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jo House at Dorset Council on 01305 221185 or Natalie Ferguson at Sellick Partnership on 0161 834 1642. For further details or to apply: https://jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/legal-democratic-dorset-county-council-lawyer-contracts-commercial-part-time-2220-hours-per-week/34332.job Closing date 21st March 2021 Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

Dorset, England | Permanent

£32234 - £44863 per annum

Lawyer - Property, Dorchester Permanent, 37 hours per week Salary £32,234 -£44,863 We have an exciting opportunity to join Dorset Council's legal team based in Dorchester. We are looking for an enthusiastic lawyer - Property with a pro-active approach to join the Property team. Are you looking for a flexible approach to work? Our aim is to allow employees a great work-life-balance and we would be open to discussing this with you. You will be working in a supportive team of five that carries out transactional work and provides advice on a wide range of property and related matters. The role is to provide legal advice and assistance to officers and members across the Council's Directorates and client bodies such as Tricuro and Dorset Fire and Rescue Authority. The work covers a variety of property matters including sales and purchases of freeholds, the grant and acceptance of leases including of commercial and agricultural premises and the grant of easements and occupational licences. The Council has an ongoing programme of academy conversions, community asset transfers and other projects. This is a unique opportunity to join a new council in Dorset - home to the spectacular Jurassic Coast and thriving market towns and villages with a strong sense of community and identity. On 1 April 2019, five district and borough councils and the county council were replaced by the new Dorset Council which will deliver more efficient, accessible and modern public services. You will have the opportunity to build your career in a modern, flexible and inclusive organisation, and this is an exciting time to join - at the start of our journey together. For more information about our new council visit www.DorsetCouncil.gov.uk/about For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Mary Dolley at Dorset Council on 01305 838220 or Natalie Ferguson at Sellick Partnership on 0161 834 1642. For further details or to apply: https://jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/legal-democratic-dorset-county-council-lawyer-property/34334.job Closing date 21st March 2021 Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

London, England | Permanent

£44000 - £47000 per annum

Fantastic opportunity for a planning lawyer to join a London Borough Council on a permanent contract! A dynamic London Council are recruiting for a planning lawyer to join their friendly team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to build on your experience in planning law with the added security and benefits of a permanent role. The planning lawyer will be well-supported in their work and will enjoy the interesting work and autonomy. Caseload will include: General planning queries Highways and Planning Agreements Planning Committee (if experienced candidate gets role) Section 106s Compulsary Purchase Orders Further benefits of the role include: Local authority pension Paid holiday leave Flexible working patterns Competitive salary Homeworking arrangements All levels of experience are welcome, from junior to senior level. What's most important is a good attitude and an ability to think quickly and act on your feet. While local authority experience sets you in a stronger stead, it is not required for this role. The salary on offer is £44,000-47,000pa. We're looking to hear from candidates with sound experience in planning law and who are looking to take the next step in their career and grow with this council. Get in touch with Mila Casaus in our Manchester office to discuss your suitability and the role in greater detail. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

London, England | Locum

£40 - £45 per hour

Part-Time Planning Vacancy. Are you an experienced Planning Lawyer looking to pick up 21 hours' work for a local authority? A London Council are looking for an experienced Planning Lawyer to join them 3-days' a week, working remotely on a locum contract handling: Planning and Highways Queries Section 106s Planning Committees General planning law advice The council have a broad range of interesting work so this an opportunity to pick up some great quality work. The Planning Lawyer will enjoy the benefits of flexible working patterns, a friendly team, competitive rate and the experience of the interesting caseload. We're looking for someone with a strong background in planning law who has worked for a local authority before. This vacancy will be on-going so this role has the potential to be a long-running contract for the Planning Lawyer. Get in touch with Mila Casaus in our Manchester Office to discuss the details and your suitability. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

North Yorkshire, England | Locum

£30 - £35 per hour

Residential Property Solicitor Sellick Partnership are currently working with a multi award winning practice who are looking to acquire a Residential Property Solicitor to join their team in North Yorkshire on a long term locum basis Our client is incredibly well established within the market, offering the successful Residential Property Solicitor the opportunity to work alongside an expert team of specialists and join a forward thinking and driven team. Our client is keen to speak with Residential Property Solicitors, who have strong experience with the following: Sales Purchases Re-mortgages Transfers of Equity New Build Shared Ownership Assent or Sale of deceased owners property Power of Attorney transactions Lease extension For more information about this Residential Property Solicitor positon, please submit your CV, or contact Michael Bailey at Sellick Partnership. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

London, England | Locum

£30 - £35 per hour

Great new opportunity for a Part-Time Employment Lawyer! Sellick Partnership are delighted to be assisting a London Borough Council in their search for a Part-Time Employment Lawyer to join them on a locum basis. The Part-Time Employment Lawyer will initially be joining for 3-months, after which the role is expected to extend on a rolling basis. The role will be conducted remotely for the time being, returning to the office arrangements can be arranged down the line. The Part-Time Employment Lawyer will be working 3-days and handling: Tribunals Providing advice on employment law such as on: Discrimination cases Unfair dismissals Holidays and sick leave TUPE Our client has specified that they are ideally looking for someone with local authority experience who has held a similar role before. This is an excellent opportunity to join a popular council with a great reputation. Don't miss out! We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

London, England | Locum

£30 - £35 per hour

We are delighted to be recruiting for a locum Employment Lawyer to join a London Borough Council on a locum contract. This initial contract is expected to extend. The council offer remote working and flexible working arrangements. The offices are also located nearby to public transport links although given the current climate this role will be undertaken remotely until further notice. The locum Employment Lawyer will be responsible for the provision of specialist complex legal advice within the area of employment, including pensions, TUPE and in-sourcing, ensuring the principles of good governance, and that priorities are met in accordance with the regulatory framework. The ideal candidate for this role: A fully qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent) Previous working experience in Public Law and the public sector Extensive knowledge of and practice in Employment law and related concepts Previous experience of providing high level proactive, solution focused advice to organisations Experience of conducting complex and extensive negotiations with senior managers, Trade Unions Litigation background with considerable autonomy Tribunal experience Experience of advising on law, regulation and policy relating to pensions, industrial relations, workforce issues, terms and conditions of employment and equalities The successful locum Employment Lawyer will be joining a great team, and will be part of a well respected Council. On offer is a competitive hourly rate, flexible working arrangements, and career progression. My client is ideally looking for someone to join them on a full time basis but is open to taking someone on a part time arrangement. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

London, England | Locum

£35 - £45 per hour

We are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Procurement Lawyer to join a London Local Authority on a locum basis. As a Procurement Lawyer you will join a team dealing with a wide variety of legal contract matters including: Drafting and amending contracts Negotiating with third parties Advising and drafting procurement documents Providing legal advice to Local Authority Clients Procurement experience is essential as the bulk of the work will be related to Procurement. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Procurement Lawyer to join a well regarded legal team with a wide variety of clients and the opportunity to pick up some project work. Our client is ideally looking for those with local government experience with a sound knowledge of public procurement, service contracts and data protection, although candidates with private sector experience are also highly desirable. The successful Procurement Lawyer will gain access to benefits such as flexible working and commitment to training and development. Due to the current situation the role is completely home based and office attendance is not required. This organisation works in an exciting and innovative environment where they strive to provide excellent client care. They are a strong believer that every team member counts and that they are the heart of the organisation. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

London, England | Locum

£35 - £45 per hour

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial Property Lawyer to undertake a varied commercial property role within a popular London local authority. The successful Property Lawyer will become a valuable asset to a friendly team which predominantly focuses on matters related to Commercial Property. The role will involve dealing with: Landlord and Tenant matters Leases Licenses Disposals Multi million pound transactions Regeneration/Development projects The ideal candidate will be a team-player, who is confident in managing their own caseload without supervision. The client is seeking an individual for an initial 3 month period, with the possibility of extension thereafter. The ideal commercial property lawyer will be enthusiastic, hard working and dynamic. Previous public sector experience is not essential although it would be beneficial. Due to the current situation the role is remote working. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

London, England | Locum

£28 - £35 per hour

Residential Property Lawyer required to join a local authority based in London for a locum contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Property Lawyer with Residential experience to join a popular public sector organisation. The successful Property Lawyer will be dealing with a caseload purely consisting of residential matters, which is highly unusual for local authority roles. Therefore, we envisage this position to highly sought after, and strongly encourage interested applicants to register their interest as soon as possible. The ideal candidate will be confident in dealing with every aspect of the residential conveyancing process on an unsupervised basis, with previous experience of dealing with right to buy matters within a local authority environment, although this is not essential as long as previous experience of residential conveyancing is held. The successful Property Lawyer will have experience of: Lease Extensions Buy Backs Advising on Queries related to Housing Stock The role is completely remote working due to the current situation, so office attendance would only be required on the first day for induction and IT collection. If you are interested please email your CV to Rayhaneh Tehrani at Sellick Partnership as soon as possible to register your interest. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

London, England | Locum

£30 - £38 per hour

Housing Litigation Lawyer required to join a busy local authority based in London on a locum basis. The assignment is initially 3 months and will be extended into a rolling contract. The role is working from home whilst we are in lockdown. As a Housing and Litigation Lawyer, you will be managing a range of housing litigation matters which will include: General Housing Litigation Anti-social behaviour Possession claims (secure and temporary accommodation) Injunctions Disrepair Private Sector Housing HMOs This role would suit a Housing Lawyer who is flexible enough to deal with different types of housing litigation and is able to prioritise tasks and workloads. Previous experience of working for a local authority would be desirable for this role, although not essential provided that a good knowledge of relevant housing law within the public sector is held. The successful housing litigation lawyer will join a friendly and supportive team, and can work remotely for the duration of the assignment unless office presence is required for meetings or court cases. On offer is a competitive hourly rate. If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Housing Lawyer role, please apply now by sending an up to date CV to Rayhaneh Tehrani at rayhaneh.tehrani@sellickpartnership.co.uk. We will be reviewing CVs on a weekly basis and shortlisted candidates will be contacted before the closing date. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

London, England | Locum

£35 - £44 per hour

Are you a Childcare Lawyer or Barrister looking for a new in-house advocacy role within an incredibly friendly and supportive team? We have a great opportunity for a Childcare Advocate to join a London Local Authority on a locum basis. Our client is looking for a Childcare Solicitor or Barrister with public care experience to take on an in-house advocacy role, dealing with the team's court work. Previous advocacy experience or experience as a barrister is therefore highly desirable. The in-house Childcare Advocate will be required to conduct initial hearings, case management hearings, contested initial hearings, and Final Hearings. The ideal candidate will be able to build and maintain positive working relationships with the Court. Those with experience of working in a local authority are highly desirable due to the remote working nature of the role, but our client is also very interested in hearing from Childcare Lawyers from private practice, or Barristers, who have handled substantial public childcare matters in Court. Newly Qualified Lawyers will also be considered. The role is mainly working from home for the moment due to the current pandemic but will involve office attendance once per week. Most Court hearings are currently remote but there will be instances where the cases are physcially heard in Court. The Council are located conveniently nearby to transport links which allow for easy access from areas inside and outside of London. The client is also willing to consider some flexible working hours if necessary. The successful childcare lawyer will join an established team who are friendly and supportive under the guidance of excellent leadership, and will benefit from a long term assignment. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

London, England | Locum

£30 - £38 per hour

A great opportunity for a Litigation Lawyer! Our client, a London Borough Council, are looking for a Locum Litigation Lawyer to join their team on a 3-month locum contract, which is expected to be extended. For now, the role will be conducted remotely, returning to the council offices once possible. The Litigation Lawyer will be undertaking duties including, but not limited to: Civil and commercial litigation Public law litigation Judicial Review Experience of criminal / enforcement litigation and/or licensing would be an advantage. Ideally our client is looking for a Locum Litigation Lawyer who has handled similar matters before within a local authority or public sector organisation. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

South London, London | Locum

£32 - £42 per hour

Sellick Partnership is delighted to be working with a popular South London Council to recruit a locum Childcare Lawyer to join their busy team. The assignment will begin on an initial 3 month contract with a view for extension. The successful Childcare Lawyer will be working remotely from home for the foreseeable future. Our client is seeking a capable Childcare Lawyer who can hit the ground running and come on board as soon as possible to assist with an increased workload. There is no advocacy required in this role. Your duties and responsibilities will include: Care cases and pre-proceedings Emergency protection orders Exclusion orders Non-accidental injury PLO files Our client is open to considering applications from candidates from both public and private sector backgrounds as long as there is relevant public childcare experience demonstrated. Our client is also open to considering newly qualified lawyers who have public child care experience. On offer is a competitive hourly rate and flexible working arrangements, including a 9-day fortnight. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team so get in touch now to avoid missing out! We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

London, England | Locum

£35 - £45 per hour

This is an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Property Lawyer to undertake a varied commercial property role within a popular London local authority. The successful Property Lawyer will become a valuable asset to a friendly team which predominantly focuses on matters related to Commercial Property. The role will involve dealing with: Landlord and Tenant matters Leases Licenses Disposals Multi million pound transactions Regeneration/Development projects The ideal candidate will be a team-player, who is confident in managing their own caseload without supervision. The client is seeking an individual for an initial 3 month period, with the possibility of extension thereafter. The ideal commercial property lawyer will be enthusiastic, hard working and dynamic. Previous public sector experience is not essential although it would be beneficial. Due to the current situation the role is remote working. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

South London, London | Locum

£20 - £25 per hour

Junior Litigation Lawyer We are currently looking for a newly qualified or junior litigation lawyer to join a warm and welcoming legal services team in a London Council. As a local authority litigation lawyer, you will be handling a variety of litigation files such as general civil litigation, housing, employment, and debt. This is an excellent post for a recently qualified solicitor who is wanting to extend their experience in public sector litigation work. The litigation team is very friendly and supportive, and can offer some training where appropriate. The post will suit an ambitious team player who will be able to adapt well within the local authority. Our client is happy to consider candidates from either a public sector or private practice background. The role is all remote working to start off with but there may be occasional office presence required after June. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.