Senior Trade Lawyers (10+PQE)
- Recruiter
- Hays Cheapside
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- £58150.00 - £75200.00 per annum
- Posted
- 25 Oct 2018
- Closes
- 22 Nov 2018
- Ref
- 3457280
- Contact
- Louise Fussell
- Job Title
- Public Sector Solicitor
- Practice Area
- Public Sector / Local Authority
- PQE Level
- 10+
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
An unparalleled opportunity for Senior Solicitors to join the Government Legal Department in London 10+ PQE
Your new company
The Government Legal Department is the single largest provider of legal services to the government. Its expert legal teams provide advisory services to nearly all of the main Whitehall departments. With more than 1800 qualified lawyers, working within 15 client-facing advisory divisions embedded with their client departments, it is one of the largest legal businesses in the country. There is currently a need for experienced Senior Trade Lawyers to join the Department for International Trade (DIT).
Your new role
A unique opportunity has arisen for a Senior (10+ PQE) Trade Lawyer to join the one of the client departments of the GLD (such as the DIT) on advising, developing and drafting legislation on unprecedented scale and complexity, and supporting ordinary business of government. Your work may include dealing with WTO disputes and agreements, trade remedies, or working on specific areas of international trade law, including goods, services, investment, IP, data or development.
This role is available on a fixed-term appointment, up to 2 years, as well as on a temporary basis. Alternatively, a shorter assignment as well as part-time and flexible working is available.
What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will have over 10 years PQE, with particular expertise in Trade Law. Other experience levels will also be considered if demonstrating significant expertise in this sector. You should be passionate about contributing to public service, particularly during this time of great change and opportunity.
What you'll get in return
This is an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to shaping the country during a time of extreme flux with Brexit fast approaching. You can get involved in exciting work of unprecedented complexity and scale, as well as contributing to public service. This is a remarkable chance to undertake career defining work, which can be an exciting highlight to your career as Partner or Head of Legal. The Government Legal Department offers flexible working and working from home, where appropriate, as well as good work-life balance.
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