Senior Lawyer

Join our friendly and supportive Lexcel accredited service, passionate about delivering the best for Hampshire and making a real difference to the community!

The Role:

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. Our large Legal Service supports all Hampshire County Council directorates and a wide range of other public service organisations. We are recruiting to a variety of roles in anticipation of expanding our Service even further.

Working on matters that are as challenging as they are rewarding, you will advise on a range of interesting, meaningful, and complex projects at the very forefront of public interest and deliver improvements to people’s lives.

Market Supplement of up to £4,500 per annum (pro-rata if part time) available.

Our current vacancies include:

1. Senior Lawyer - General Civil Litigation
2. Senior Lawyer - Highways Litigation
3. Senior Lawyer - Adults and Education

We are looking for an in-house lawyer - a qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive. You will be successful in the role if you are able to demonstrate sound legal skills and judgment; a pragmatic solution-focused approach; strong client relationship and communication skills; an ability to work in a team with a collaborative approach; resilience and motivation; and ability to prioritise effectively to meet strict deadlines.

You will be supported by senior fee earners to develop your expertise and further your career in our well-respected team and contribute to the success of Hampshire Legal Services.

What we can offer you:

Having successfully adopted online and hybrid working, we can consider candidates from out of area, working either partially or fully remotely and from our offices in Winchester.

As a forward-looking local authority, our commitment to delivering an exceptional quality of life to our Hampshire residents also extends to our employees. It is important to us that our staff feel supported in their work. As such we can offer you an improved work-life balance through flexible working and an excellent benefits package including:

1. Access to Local Government Pension Scheme;
2. Between 25 - 30 days annual leave entitlement (dependant on Local Authority service);
3. Electric or plug-in hybrid car - Salary Sacrifice Scheme;
4. Interest-free travel loans and discounts;
5. Employee Support Services;
6. Family friendly policies;
7. Part-time working considered.

Vetting Requirements:

This role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check.

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £44,215.00-£49,520.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winchester

Reference ID: HCC609623