£33,144 - £34,815 per annum

HB Public Law is one of the country’s leading local authority legal practices, with our main offices in Harrow.  We are a Lexcel accredited practice and pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality service to several local authorities, schools and other public bodies.

We are currently recruiting Trainee Solicitors to undertake a 2-year period of recognised training (training contract) with us, commencing from Monday the 30th of June 2025.

The role will offer 2 years legal training and supervision at HBPL to those who have completed the LPC, to develop and apply the core knowledge and skills to practise as a qualified solicitor, including advocacy, client care and case management, dispute resolution, drafting, negotiating, research, interviewing and advising.

About you
You will spend 6-month periods in four specialist teams, ranging from property and contracts to planning, social care and litigation.  Having your own caseload and assisting others, you will demonstrate the highest standards of client care and take responsibility for your own learning and development.

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals, who take pride in their work and would enjoy becoming part of one of the leading public sector legal teams in the country.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit a written test, on-line, week commencing the 10th of March 2025.  If successful at the test stage a face-to-face interview will be arranged on a date between the 9th and the 14th of April 2025 (inclusive).  We expect the successful candidates to be available to join the Legal Practice on the 30th of June 2025, from when a two-week induction programme will commence.

The closing date for your application is the 3rd of March 2025.

For an informal discussion regarding this position please contact Helen Ottino, Principal Lawyer – Practice Development on 07927 548443.

About us
Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow'

Important Note
Our staff are our greatest asset and therefore no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies.

Harrow is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format please contact us at resourcing@harrow.gov.uk

HARROW REDEPLOYEES WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY CONSIDERATION

We particularly welcome female applicants, individuals under 25 years of age, those from the BAME community, LGBTQ+ applicants and disabled applicants, as they are under-represented within Harrow Council at this level. Appointment will always, however be made on merit.

Closing date: 3 March 2025

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