Hays
In house Solicitor (Operations) - 3+ PQE

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Your New Role
Reporting to a Senior Solicitor, you will provide legal support across a wide range of operational and regulatory matters, helping the business deliver its objectives in a lawful, ethical and commercially sound manner. Working as part of a collaborative legal team, you will advise key stakeholders, manage disputes and support regulatory compliance across the organisation.
You'll be responsible for:
- Providing practical legal advice on contentious and non-contentious matters
- Supporting regulatory investigations, enforcement and prosecutions
- Managing commercial, customer, property and litigation matters
- Instructing and managing external legal advisers
- Advising on statutory powers relating to land and infrastructure assets
- Assisting with court applications and enforcement proceedings
- Supervising and mentoring junior legal team members
- Monitoring legal and regulatory developments
- Supporting complaints requiring legal interpretation
- Conducting legal research and drafting legal documents
- Maintaining legal precedents and know-how resources
- Supporting matter management and service delivery improvements
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- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with a current practising certificate
- Circa 3+ years' PQE, gained within private practice or an in-house legal team
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: litigation, contentious property, non-contentious property, environmental law or regulatory/prosecution work
- Strong drafting, negotiation and legal research skills
- Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice to a wide range of stakeholders
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Strong communication skills with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach
- Experience within a regulated industry would be advantageous, though not essential
What You'll Get in Return
- Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity linked to company performance
- Generous pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- 33 days annual leave including public holidays
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Funded training, coaching and professional development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing benefits, including cashback schemes and employee assistance programmes
- Additional benefits including cycle-to-work, car leasing and retail discounts
- The opportunity to work for a values-led organisation with a strong commitment to sustainability and community impact


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Ready to Make a Difference? If you're looking to develop your career within a supportive in-house legal team and gain exposure to a varied mix of regulatory, litigation, property and operational matters, we'd love to hear from you.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Please contact Leila Manson (or 01173746300) at Hays Legal for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
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