Licensing Solicitor

Flint Bishop Derby, United Kingdom

Posted 11 hours ago Permanent Competitive

Licensing Solicitor

Licensing Solicitor

Department: Licensing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Derby, UK

Description

The Licensing team at Flint Bishop acts on behalf of a number of household name clients in the leisure and hospitality sector.

We are looking for another Licensing Solicitor to join the team.

Ideally you will have existing experience as a Licensing Solicitor, but NQ solicitors with previous experience as a paralegal in a licensing role would also be considered.

The Licensing Solicitor will have the ability to confidentially manage your own caseload of high calibre work and clients independently.

The Licensing Solicitor reports directly to the Chairman and Senior Partner who is also Head of Licensing.

Key Responsibilities

Confidentially manage your own caseload of high calibre work and clients
Prepare Licensing applications
Liaise with Licensing Authorities and other Responsible Authorities
Deal with resulting queries
Advise clients in relation to their matters
Handle confidential information
Conduct legal research
Assist other team members when required
Assist with marketing and business development efforts

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You will:

Have a minimum of a 2:1 legal degree.
Ideally have 2 years PQE as a Licensing Solicitor, NQ solicitors who have had a previous experience in a paralegal role in licensing will be considered.
Possess excellent client care and communication skills.
Have a sound knowledge of IT systems and processes, such as the Microsoft suite.
Be a hard-working and highly-motivated individual with the ability to work cohesively as part of a larger team.

Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered.

Benefits

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