QUALIFIED SOLICITOR (Maternity Cover)

QUALIFIED SOLICITOR (Maternity Cover) £57,072 (Manager Pay Scale 3) Leicester/Hybrid Full-Time Fixed 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 Difference ASCL 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 Matters ASCL 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 For We 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 Doing Working 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 ..... full job details .....