24 solicitor jobs found

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a growing local authority, based in Reading, which is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Child Care Solicitor to support the Strategic Lead for Children’s Law and manage a Child Care Court Team within the Joint Legal Team.   Role: Principal Child Care Solicitor Location: Reading - hybrid Umbrella Rate: £55- £60ph PAYE Inc. Rate: £48.44 - £52.79ph Contract Length: 3 months ongoing   Key Responsibilities Provide senior technical support to the Interim Strategic Lead and contribute to service-wide strategic improvements. Mentor junior solicitors and deliver training on childcare law, PLO, and court practice. Engage effectively with social care teams, judiciary, and external counsel. Provide strategic advice on complex and high-risk cases.Key Requirements: 5+ years of PQE in Childcare law as a Solicitor in England and Wales (with a current Practicing Certificate). Significant experience in public law children’s proceedings....

Solicitor Location: Fleet House, 59-61 Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1M 5NW Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 1+ months Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £45.00 per hour Job Ref: OR19176 Job Responsibilities Provide legal advice on routine and complex housing and landlord-tenant issues. Conduct litigation efficiently, including anti-social behaviour cases, tenancy fraud, and housing disrepair claims. Prepare and draft legal documents such as pleadings, claims, defences, and witness statements. Assist in instructing external solicitors when necessary. Develop in-house legal services to meet organizational needs. Ensure effective communication between legal team and other departments. Implement processes for efficient legal service delivery and advice. Support witnesses in anti-social behaviour cases, including out-of-hours visits if needed. Maintain accurate data records and share key information with relevant departments. Stay...

Service Care Solutions is delighted to be recruiting for a Healthcare Solicitor to join a highly respected NHS Trust Legal Team in Salisbury. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a broad, influential in-house role where your expertise drives safer care, reduced risk, and major cost savings.   Role: Healthcare Solicitor – NHS Trust Location: Wiltshire – Hybrid/Remote Umbrella Rate: £40-£45ph PAYE Inc Rate: £35.40 – 39.75ph Contract Length: 3 months with potential for extension   Key Responsibilities: Healthcare Advice Consent, capacity, data protection, Mental Health Act, regulatory issues. Adult and children’s services. Manage High Court applications in-house for significant savings.Disclosure Requests Support police and local authorities in childcare and criminal proceedings. Handle complex childcare matters at the South west regional centre for children.Claims Management Manage Clinical Negligence & Third Party Claims under NHSR schemes. Work closely with...

A Solicitor is responsible for various legal tasks, including: * Providing Legal Advice: Offering expert guidance to clients on legal * matters * Drafting Legal Documents: Preparing contracts, agreements, and other legal paperwork. * Representing Clients: Acting on behalf of clients in court, negotiations, or mediations. * Client Interaction: Working closely with clients to understand their legal needs and ensure their interests are protected. * Conducting Legal Research: Investigating legal precedents and relevant laws to support cases. These responsibilities highlight the essential functions of a solicitor in the * legal profession

Hiring Now: Band 8B Solicitor – NHS Legal Team (Remote/Hybrid) – £43.00 per hour We are urgently seeking an experienced Band 8B Solicitor to support an NHS Trust Legal Team on a contract basis. 📍 Location: Salisbury area (Remote/Hybrid) 💷 Pay Rate: £43.00 per hour 📅 Duration: January – March 2026 (with potential extension) 🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm Role Overview * You will provide expert in-house legal support across key areas including: * Clinical negligence (defendant) * Inquests & Coroner’s Court preparation * Healthcare law (consent, capacity, Mental Health Act, data protection) * NHSR claims handling * Disclosure requests & regulatory matters * Supporting senior stakeholders and clinicians Requirements * Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) * Strong NHS, healthcare, clinical negligence, or inquest experience * Ability to work independently in a fast-paced legal team * Available to start January 2026

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a bustling local authority, based in the West Midlands, which is seeking a skilled Commercial and Residential Property Solicitor to join their busy Property and Contracts department on a part-time basis.   Role: Commercial and Residential Property Solicitor Umbrella Rate: £50–£55 per hour PAYE Inc Rate: £44.10 - £48.44ph Hours: 25–30 per week (4 days) Contract Length: 4–6 months Location: West Midlands - Fully Remote / Hybrid   Key Responsibilities Managing your own diverse caseload of commercial and residential property matters. Handling lease renewals, title queries, auction sales, and Land Registry matters. Transfer of parts on large development sites. Providing advice on statutory residential property matters, including Council charges.Requirements Have 3+ years of PQE in commercial and residential property law as a Solicitor in England and Wales. Demonstrable experience in both residential and commercial property, particularly...

Day Webster are currently recruiting Band 8B Solicitor for a Hospital based in Wiltshire.  If you would like to find out more about this Band 8B Solicitor starting on as soon as possible paying a rewarding hourly rate of £40- £45 on a part time basis. What you need – Role requirement Solicitor working for the Trust Legal Team Band 8B  Start: Jan – March may go on longer Monday – Friday (09:00 – 17:00) Remote, Hybrid Day Webster Group currently have positions throughout the United Kingdon, Channel Islands, and Republic of Ireland for Radiography Professionals of all Bands between 3 – 8c; If this isn’t the right role for you and you would be eager to speak to a Specialist Industry expert to discuss your personal requirements and further roles available, contact the team on (url removed) or (phone number removed) Why work for Day Webster Group? Daily payroll Access to some of the UK’s most sought-after roles Timesheet submissions via Mobile Specialist Industry expert as your...

Service Care Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a professional Local Authority, based in South Yorkshire, who are looking to appoint an experienced Criminal Litigation Lawyer to their dynamic in-house legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional who thrives in a varied public-sector role and is seeking meaningful work within a supportive environment.   Role: Criminal litigation Lawyer Location: Rotherham – hybrid Umbrella Rate: £50 to £55ph PAYE Inc Rate: £44.10 to £48.44ph Contract Length: 3 months ongoing   Key Responsibilities Drafting pleadings, statements, orders and legal documentation. Able to handle caseloads involving a range of litigation work, including Criminal Litigation, Civil Litigation, Education law, Employment Law and Licensing. To attend meetings of the Council’s Boards and Panels, in particular Sub-Committees in relation to Licensing matters and Complaints panels.Essential Requirements Qualified Solicitor...

Due to planned growth, my client is seeking a locum Private Client Solicitor to join their team in London. Assignment Details • Locum position • Initial duration: 3 months • High likelihood of extension or potential permanent route • Hybrid arrangement with preferred office attendance Tuesday–Thursday • Immediate start preferred. The Opportunity The incoming solicitor will join the Probate arm of a rapidly scaling company known for delivering a more human and technology-enabled approach to estate administration and estate planning. The role sits at the heart of their legal service, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure clients receive clear, compassionate and streamlined support. This role suits someone looking for something different from the traditional private client environment—more autonomy, faster pace, and the chance to influence how legal services evolve. Key Responsibilities • Manage a full probate caseload, including complex grant-only and estate...

Client Local Authority in Newham Job Title Senior Lawyer (Contracts and Procurement) Pay Rate £50-£60 an hour UMBRELLA Hours 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri) 9AM-5PM Duration Initial 3 month Contract Location Hybrid working-will be office based in Newham Dockside Description Job Purpose: To support the Principal Lawyer and Legal Services management team in the provision of strategic, high level legal advice to the Councils, Members and Officers, and support the provision of legal solutions in Contracts and Procurement and related areas to enable the Councils to progress with corporate goals. To lead and manage a team in a shared back office support service. The team will include lawyers, legal officers and support staff, and the Senior Lawyer will support the Team Leader in the delivery of a portfolio of high quality, solution focused legal work in more than one discipline and across multiple sites, to customers in different organisations. Case Management: Leading on...

Service Care Legal are seeking a skilled and motivated Housing Litigation Lawyer to join their legal department on a locum basis. This role offers the opportunity to handle a diverse and challenging caseload within a supportive local authority environment. ROLE:                  Housing Litigation Lawyer LOCATION           South London RATE:                   £50ph (umbrella) / £39.76ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £35.48ph exc. holiday pay CONTRACT         36 hours per week, 3 month ongoing contract You will focus on one or more of the following key areas:   Complex possession proceedings Housing Judicial Reviews Access cases Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions Key Responsibilities   Manage and progress a caseload of litigation matters, ensuring cases are handled efficiently and to a high standard. Provide expert legal advice to internal departments and stakeholders on housing and public law litigation issues. Represent the Council in court and at tribunals where required. Draft,...

Private Client Solicitor – London - Hybrid Working - Job Ref: (phone number removed) We are currently working with a well-established firm in London that is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join their team due to an upcoming departure at the end of January. The firm is open to an earlier start date, ideally from mid-January. Role Overview: You will join a busy and supportive Private Client team with a strong and consistent workflow. The work will include: Standard LPA, Wills, and Probate matters A small amount of trust work (primarily managed by the Head of Department) Some international matters, though the caseload is predominantly UK-only estates and willsWorking Arrangements: Hybrid working available 2–3 days per week in the office Please note: no on-site parkingThis is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving team with a steady pipeline of quality Private Client work. How to Apply: Contact Alicia Forde on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) quoting Job...

Join the NHS Legal Services Team in 2026 - Supporting Health Through Law! Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career and make a real difference in healthcare? The NHS Legal Services Directorate is looking for dedicated, detail?oriented professionals to join our team in 2026. This is your opportunity to play a key part in delivering expert legal support across the NHS. Location - Belfast City Centre Rate of pay £12:31 per hour Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm About the Role As a valued member of our Legal Services team, you'll work closely with Line Managers and Solicitors, providing vital support across a wide range of legal matters. From preparing documentation and liaising with clients to assisting with court proceedings and maintaining legal records, your role will help ensure that healthcare providers receive timely and effective legal assistance. What You'll Do Prepare legal documentation, pleadings, and instructions under supervision. Liaise with...

Anti Social Behaviour Officer - Fixed Term Contract until 18/12/2026 London- Southwark, Lewisham, Croydon £35,000 + paid business mileage Hyde is looking for an Anti Social Behaviour Officer to join our collaborative and values-driven team. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that champions employee wellbeing, continuous learning, and long-term development. As an Anti Social Behaviour Officer at Hyde, you will be responsible for managing and investigating anti-social behaviour cases, ensuring proportionate and effective interventions are taken to protect our residents and communities. You’ll play a key role in providing excellent customer service, utilising legal and non-legal tools, and working with internal and external partners to resolve complex cases. Key Duties * Risk-assess victims of Anti Social Behaviour and implement appropriate case management plans, making referrals where necessary. * Make effective use of...

Housing Officer required! Salary: £15.06 per hour Location: Exeter, EX1 Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Till End Feb 2026 PURPOSE OF JOB To provide comprehensive housing advice and assistance, face to face, by telephone and by email regarding a wide range of housing issues having an in-depth knowledge of relevant housing and homeless legislation including Case Law, to ensure that the Council's statutory duties are carried out under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2018 MAIN DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES 1. To be the first point of contact (face to face, by telephone or by email) for customers who are homeless or threatened with homelessness and to carry out an initial assessment and investigation. 2. Liaising with a variety of outside partner agencies, such as rough sleepers outreach services, and hostel providers to look for creative housing solutions for clients with a variety of complex needs 3. To hold a caseload of clients, deciding Homelessness Reduction Act duties and...

Billing & Accounts Officer Location: Carshalton Road, Sutton, SM1 4LE Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 3+ months Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £17.39 per hour Job Ref: OR19188 Job Responsibilities Manage service charge and major work accounts promptly. Provide payment options and refer leaseholders to advice sources if needed. Refer debts to external solicitors when appropriate. Recommend debts or credits for write-off or write-on. Process refunds for accounts in credit. Encourage and manage direct debit payments. Take payments over the phone using debit or credit cards. Support the team during busy periods and work flexibly. Collaborate with SHP staff for essential customer services. Attend resident forums and meetings as required. Assist in calculating service charge actuals and invoice processes. Respond to correspondence and complaints promptly. Achieve personal and team targets and participate in initiatives....

A modern and reputable solicitor’s firm in Basingstoke are looking for a full time Receptionist to join their team. This will be on an initial 3 Month fixed-term contract with the potential to go permanent. The firm are looking for candidates who can start as soon as possible. Duties and Responsibilities: Handling incoming enquiries by telephone, meeting/ greeting clients and visitors. Assisting with scheduling, filling and general office administration. Manage incoming and outgoing mail, couriers, and deliveries. Provide accurate information and direct queries to the appropriate departments. Ensuring that stationery stock levels on the floors are sufficiently stocked. Skills and Requirements: At least 1 Years + recent experience within a client facing reception role within a law firm is highly desirable but not essential. Professional services will be considered. Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Excellent client/customer service. Previous...

Property Marketing Assistant Central Edinburgh-based | office based role with hybrid working available Fixed-Term Contract for 12 months Full-Time | 35 hours per week | Monday to Friday January 2026 start Salary up to £33,000 per annum + benefits (depending on experience) Search Consultancy are currently working exclusively with a well-known business in Central Edinburgh to recruit for an experienced Property Marketing Assistant on a fixed-term contract for a minimum of 1 year. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive Estate Agency and Property Marketing support to the wider team. Duties involved in this role will include: * Carrying out property marketing activity and communication for a wide-range of properties * Instructing survey reports, Energy Performance Certificates, photographs and floorplans for the portfolio of properties * Preparation of sale details and brochures for properties being sold * Liaising with stakeholders across the...

Service Care Legal are working with a local authority in Bedfordshire who are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Officer with strong expertise in Right to Buy transactions to join their Legal Services team on a fixed-term basis.   ROLE:                  Right to Buy Legal Officer LOCATION:         Bedfordshire / Hybrid RATE:                   £30ph LTD / £26.72ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £23.84ph PAYE exc. holiday pay CONTRACT:        3 months with possibility of extension, 36 hours per weel   Please note that this this would be a hybrid working position/   Key Responsibilities: Manage high-volume Right to Buy caseloads, ensuring timely and compliant property transactions Draft, review, and process legal documents related to property disposals and conveyancing Investigate title issues, prepare reports, and advise on legal implications Serve statutory notices and handle post-completion formalities Liaise with councils, external solicitors, and stakeholders to facilitate case...

Insurance Manager Contract Type: Interim/Contract Day Rate: £350–£450 Hybrid working – will consider remote with 2 days in the office a month We are looking for an experienced Insurance Manager to lead our Insurance Services team on an interim basis. This is a key role, responsible for managing the full insurance lifecycle including underwriting, claims handling, and risk management for internal departments and partner organisations. Key Responsibilities: Manage a variety of insurance claims including liability, motor, personal accident, and school contents. Arrange and maintain cost-effective insurance cover across. Lead a team of claims handlers and oversee day-to-day operations within the Insurance Section. Provide expert advice on legal liability, indemnity, and risk mitigation strategies. Liaise with external insurers, solicitors, and adjusters to resolve claims efficiently. Attend court hearings and support witnesses where necessary. Ensure all procedures align with...