Our client is at the forefront of combating racism in the UK, breaking new ground through their litigation. They are seeking a dedicated and experienced lawyer to join their team based in London. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to collaborate with some of the UK's most renowned lawyers, gain litigation experience across a broad range of disciplines, and work with major law firms and leading counsel to devise legal strategy.
What you'll do:
As the In-house Lawyer, you will be involved in a wide range of legal activities, including:
* Bringing private prosecutions
* Challenging the Crown Prosecution Service when it fails to prosecute hate crime
* Subjecting inadequate decisions by public bodies to judicial review
* Submitting regulatory complaints and advising regulatory bodies
* Bringing and defending defamation cases
* Working with pro-bono legal experts and external counsel
* Drafting legal documents such as correspondence, internal policies, particulars of claim, and witness statements
* Supervising compliance with charity and data protection laws, and assisting with employment and contract questions
What you bring:
The ideal candidate will have:
* At least six years' post-qualification experience as a solicitor or barrister
* Experience in fields such as crime (communications or public order), regulatory law (professional conduct or charity law), administrative law (judicial review), defamation, or equality and human rights
* Experience in litigation and working with senior legal teams
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to prioritise effectively and respond quickly under pressure
* Meticulous organisational skills
What's next:
If you're ready to make a significant impact, apply now!
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
About the job
* Contract Type: FULL TIME
* Specialism: Legal
* Focus: Litigation
* Industry: Not for Profit and Charities
* Workplace Type: On-site
* Experience Level: Senior Management
* Location: London
* Salary: £110,000 - £150,000 per annum
Job Reference: CU4LHF-8398D8AF
Date posted: 19 May 2025
Consultant: Victoria Pomfret
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