Legal Adviser

Job Reference: HCC619719
Salary Range: £39,382 - £43,679 per annum, plus Market Supplement of £1,500 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 28 January 2025

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

We are looking for a Lawyer to work in our General Litigation Team - a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive (minimum of a level 6 Associate having passed the academic phase) with a current practising certificate for England & Wales.

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.

Working on matters that are as challenging as they are rewarding, you will have a varied caseload, including: prosecutions; personal injury claims; contract disputes; debt recovery; and other general litigation matters.

You will be successful in the role if you can demonstrate sound legal skills and judgement; a pragmatic solution-focused approach; strong client relationship and communication skills; an ability to work on your own initiative and within a strong team with a collaborative approach; resilience and motivation; and an ability to prioritise effectively to meet strict deadlines.

Having successfully adopted online and hybrid working, we can consider candidates from out of the area, working partially remotely and from our offices in Winchester for one day per week.

Hampshire County Council can offer you an improved work-life balance through flexible working and our excellent benefits package including:

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contributions starting at 16.1% of your salary)
• Between 25 - 28 days annual leave entitlement (dependant on Local Authority service)
• An additional 12 days flexi-leave, dependent on operational requirements
• Interest-free travel loans and discounts

Simon Cook, Legal Team Leader (General Litigation) on

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