In house Solicitor (Operations) - 3+ PQE - #2129749

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

What You'll Need to Succeed

• 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

What you need to do now

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 ) at Hays Legal for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
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