Average Solicitor salary in South East London

About the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Solicitor to join a Contracts and Procurement Team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert legal advice and guidance on complex and high-profile matters, supporting the City Council in delivering its objectives and priorities. Key Responsibilities are to:Provide expert professional and technical legal advice on contracts, procurement law, Subsidy Control, governance, and related commercial matters. Advise Members and Officers on legal and procedural issues, including attendance at Council meetings and committees (which may be outside standard hours). Manage a varied caseload of complex and routine legal cases with minimal supervision, ensuring timely and accurate advice. Draft and review reports for Cabinet, Committees, and Sub-Committees, and attend meetings as required. Negotiate advantageous terms with external parties and liaise with government departments, local authorities, and other stakeholders. Monitor legislative changes, including the Procurement Act 2023, and implement necessary updates. Maintain proper records, meet chargeable hours targets, and ensure compliance with LEXCEL standards. Support team development, quality management initiatives, and continuous improvement. What We’re Looking For Essential: Qualified Solicitor entitled to practice in England and Wales. Demonstrable experience advising on public contracts under the Procurement Act 2023, Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and Concession Contracts Regulations 2016. Desirable: Experience working within or for Local Government. Skills: Strong knowledge of contracts and procurement legislation and case law. Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and effectively to Members and Officers. Political sensitivity and ability to work constructively with Council Members. Good negotiation and influencing skills. Ability to work independently and in a fully digital environment. Corporate Standards to Uphold the Council’s values and behaviours, promoting equality and diversity. Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and policy requirements. Manage resources effectively and contribute to service excellence. For more information, please contact Simone at Social Care Locums.

Role: Family Solicitor Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Family Solicitors for highly sought permanent position.Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.Family & Children Department Background:Our client’s family department is ranked and recognized by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity.In addition, our client’s Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions.Main Duties and Responsibilities:Report directly to Department DirectorResponsible for all aspects of Family Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team membersAbility to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexitiesAssisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the departmentVariety of duties including dealing with a range of Family work including divorce, financial disputes and remedies, international elements of child abduction/ adoption, injunctions/ non molestation order and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team membersYou will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by theKey Skills Required:Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applyingBe committed and highly driven to provide an excellent standard of service to our clientsStrong management skillsCommitted team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referralsProfessional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Family Law issuesExcellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new businessThis list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy.Base Salary: £40,000–£47,000 p.a., based on experience | Panel-Accredited Salary: £50,000–£52,000 p.a. and there is Supervision bonus up to £8k p.a. payable after panel membership has been attained , on supervising paralegals/casworkers*.The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.About Gemini Recruitment:Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Role: Children Solicitor Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Solicitor for highly sought permanent positon.Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.Family & Children Department Background: Our client’s Family & Children law department is ranked and recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity.In addition, our client’s Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions.Main Duties and Responsibilities:Report directly to Department DirectorResponsible for all aspects of Children Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team membersAbility to manage and supervise Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexitiesAssisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the departmentVariety of duties including dealing with a range of Children work including divorce, financial disputes and remedies, international elements of child abduction/ adoption, injunctions/ non molestation orders and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team membersYou will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by theKey Skills Required: NQ - 3 years PQE as SolicitorHave extensive experience in dealing with all Family / Child Care related workMust have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applyingStrong management skillsCommitted team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referralsProfessional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in child care issuesExcellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new businessWorking knowledge of the publicly funded Family and Child Care work and have the ability to service privately funded casesExperience in own advocacy is an advantageExcellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skillsThis list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The company will allow hybrid working in accordance with the company policy.Base Salary: £40,000–£47,000 p.a., depending on experience Panel-Accredited Salary: £52,000 – £55,000 p.a. +supervision bonus up to £8k p.a. About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities: Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our Website.