Senior Solicitor
| Posting date: | 21 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24.46 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 December 2025 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH2 6DY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP217350CT1757-5284137-21112025 |
Summary
Senior Solicitor needed in Bournemouth, £24.46ph PAYE - Reference: 5284137
We are seeking to recruit Adult Social Care lawyers to undertake varied, high-quality work with like-minded and supportive colleagues who are committed to public service and excellent client care.
Ability to work with limited supervision and manage a busy case load.
- Provide specialist input to the Service Director and the Head of Legal Services in the delivery and improvement of its services and business strategies
- Represent the Council as and when required at Hearings and any related legal proceedings
- Procure external legal assistance when requested to do so
- Take necessary action under the relevant legislation and case law and ensure appropriate professional standards are maintained in line with accepted good practice
- Manage a busy caseload
- Deliver training and workshops to clients
This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis
If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.
Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.
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