QUALIFIED SOLICITOR (Maternity Cover)

QUALIFIED SOLICITOR (Maternity Cover)£57,072 (Manager Pay Scale 3)Leicester/HybridFull-TimeFixed Term (12 months)Use your legal expertise to make a real difference to the lives and careers of education leaders across the UK.Make A DifferenceASCL is looking to appoint a new member of our legal team on a fixed-term basis to cover a period of maternity leave.Why This Role MattersASCL is seeking to appoint a qualified solicitor looking for a unique and rewarding opportunity to work in-house within a dynamic and highly respected legal department. This role offers the chance to undertake varied and meaningful legal work while supporting senior leaders across the education sector.Who We''re Looking ForWe are looking for an individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can build positive working relationships with members, colleagues, external solicitors, barristers and other stakeholders. Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential, as is a commitment to providing a high-quality service to members.What You''ll Be DoingWorking alongside a team of experienced solicitors and reporting directly to ASCL''s Senior Solicitor, the successful candidate will be a qualified employment solicitor with excellent legal knowledge, strong advocacy skills and the ability to provide clear, practical and effective advice. They will be confident responding to legal queries from members, officers and colleagues, ..... full job details .....