Solantys
Solicitor – Adults and/or Education
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
We are Hiring: Solicitor – Adults and/or Education
Location: Hampshire Council
Contract: Interim
Rate: £66 per hour
Role
Hampshire County Council is seeking an experienced Solicitor to join its Legal Services team, specialising in Adults and/or Education matters. You will provide expert legal advice, manage complex caseloads and represent the Council in court and tribunal proceedings.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a complex and high-risk legal caseload.
- Provide clear, practical legal advice to Council departments and senior stakeholders.
- Conduct legal research, assess evidence and advise on risk and liability.
- Draft pleadings, witness statements, agreements, reports and court documents.
- Undertake advocacy before courts and tribunals.
- Manage litigation, negotiation, mediation and dispute resolution.
- Liaise with Counsel, courts, experts and external solicitors.
- Support and supervise junior legal colleagues.
- Ensure compliance with legislation, professional standards and Council procedures.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor or Barrister.
- Recent experience in Adults and/or Education law, ideally within a local authority.
- Strong litigation, drafting, advocacy and case-management skills.
- Experience handling complex and sensitive cases.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and client-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.
- Ability to travel within Hampshire when required.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Apply now if you are an experienced Local Government Solicitor available for an interim assignment at £66 per hour.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗴@𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘆𝘀.𝗰𝗼𝗺
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills