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    Solicitor - Co. West Midlands, United Kingdom - Hays Business Support

    Hays Business Support
    Hays Business Support Co. West Midlands, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Your new company

    Due to the partnership between Hays and Birmingham City Council, we are looking to recruit Solicitors for 3 departments.

    Being the largest leading local authority in the whole of Europe, Birmingham City Council are renowned for their expertise in public services and endless opportunities.

    Birmingham City Council provides the city's residents with a number of services to ensure stability within citizens' daily lives.
    Your new role
    The practice areas that we are recruiting into at Solicitor level are: Adult Social Care Law
    Criminal Litigation

    HousingAs a Solicitor, reporting into a Senior Solicitor at Birmingham City Council, you will provide first-rate legal services to City Council departments, officers, employees, and senior solicitors regarding the conduct of casework relevant to your legal discipline.

    You will act as an Advocate (in Courts, Enquiries, Arbitrations and Tribunals) as may be required by the nature of your work.

    You may prepare reports for, and attend Committees, participate in special projects, and undertake any other duties and responsibilities relevant to your role.


    This is an exciting time to be joining the legal services department at Birmingham City Council, Europe's largest local authority, and one of the largest legal teams in the UK.

    The main office for the legal services department are based at 10 Woodcock Street, B7 4BL. Post holders may also be required to travel to and/or be based at other office(s) where required.

    What you'll need to succeed

    To be considered, you will be an England & Wales or Commonwealth qualified Solicitor or Barrister (including CILEX/SQE) with strong training and ideally in-house experience.

    You must have excellent knowledge in public law, in one of the practice areas listed above and will be competent in drafting and negotiating.

    In addition, you should be able to demonstrate a sound appreciation of local government practice and should be a committed team player.

    This role will be an ASAP start, which before starting you will need to pass your reference and compliance checks, upon registration please have your 2 most recent employment details available for reference checks.

    What you'll get in return

    This is an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking cutting edge work in a truly collaborative, empowering, and inclusive organisational culture with plenty of opportunity for career progression.


    You will be at the heart of a new Birmingham, working alongside extraordinary individuals whose passion for the law is continually evolving and are dedicated to contributing to a cleaner, greener, and safer future for all of Birmingham City Council, its residents, visitors and surrounding communities.


    As the largest leading local authority in Europe with their reputation solely built upon their passionate investment in people, your employment as a Solicitor will be a rewarding perk of the job as you will be taking pride in the speed of service within Birmingham City Council as an organisation.

    You will receive an employee pension scheme and unlimited progression.

    You will also receive an hourly rate of pay of £45 umbrella, and will be paid on a weekly basis.

    In addition, you will receive: One dedicated consultant, Specialist in Professional Service Recruitment
    Exclusive Recruitment partner for Birmingham City Council, Sandwell Council, Coventry Council & Solihull Council
    Exclusive access to the latest office support roles Free DBS Service
    Referral Scheme, £100 for each referral placed
    Access to both Nationwide and Global job opportunities

    What you need to do now

    If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

    If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

    Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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