Solicitor

OverviewThe full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.Hillary Cooper Law is a boutique law firm specialising in a variety of legal services for both businesses and individuals. We take pride in supporting smaller organisations, start‑ups, social enterprises, and businesses with an ethical or fair‑trade focus. Our expertise lies in understanding the unique legal needs of our clients while also acknowledging the emotional challenges they may face. We are passionate about delivering bespoke, client‑centred legal solutions to create meaningful impacts where they are needed most.Hillary Cooper Law is currently looking for a fully qualified Solicitor for Civil Litigation Practice with demonstrable experience and keen interest in any or some of the following areas of law: Social Housing, Judicial Review; Landlord & Tenant; and Commercial Law, Employment, Private Client and Probate.Position: Full / Part time (3 to 5 days a week) | Benefits: To Be Negotiated with Successful Candidates | Location: London Bromley | Applicants must be qualified with at least 3 years PQE.QualificationsAn excellent command of English written and spoken.A strong interest in and demonstrable experience in Property Law, Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Landlord and Tenant Law, Commercial Law, Disputes Resolution.Excellent oral and written communication skills: You will be able to give legal advice and case management directions in a clear, concise and well‑organised manner tailored for different audiences.Team player and collaborator: You will bring positive energy to the role. You will be proactive in developing business relationships with people and connecting with your peers; and you will have a flexible style that means you work well with different types of people from diverse backgrounds.Integrity: Your excellent organisational skills and attention to detail mean you will consistently deliver on commitments, providing timely and well‑thought‑out legal advice and information.Sound judgment: You will demonstrate good judgement based on business/commercial awareness and offer sound advice regarding risk assessments. You know when to escalate a matter, who should be involved in key decisions, how to adapt to constantly changing priorities; and how to manage deadlines for a large and varied case‑workload.ResponsibilitiesYour role includes, but is not limited to the following:Drafting, reviewing and/or amending legal documents.Carrying out sound legal research and other relevant research.Dealing with and resolving legal enquiries from clients.Confidently communicating via telephone, video conferencing, in writing; and face‑to‑face with clients.Participating in our in‑house team meetings and external training/seminar events.Business development and maintaining ongoing client relationships.Legal drafting skills: Ability to produce clear, concise and accurate written letters of advice, reports, attendance notes, research memos, statements of case and other legal documents.Adhering to professional ethics & SRA code of conduct – dealing with conflicts professionally and being able to organise and prioritise a varied workload efficiently.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.A detail‑oriented individual with the ability to create and execute case strategy.Approachable and collaborative.An excellent team player who has the ability to develop strong relationships with clients and colleagues.Good PC skills, including knowledge of Microsoft software such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel & Outlook. xpwpeyx IF YOU MEET THE ABOVE CRITERIA, PLEASE SEND YOUR CV AND A ONE‑PAGE COVERING LETTER.