Location
City of Westminster

Hours
Hybrid working basis with an expectation of spending 40% of your time in the office

Salary
£70,204 per annum

About the Role
The House of Commons Administration supports parliamentary democracy by delivering excellent services to the UK Parliament. At the heart of this work is the Office of Speaker’s Counsel which provides legal advice to Mr Speaker, the Clerk of the House and teams across the House. The Office comprises solicitors and barristers and delivers work across three key areas: general legal advice, scrutiny of domestic legislation, and support for House of Commons Committees.

We are seeking an Assistant Counsel experienced in commercial law to play a key role in our General Advice Team. You will provide advice and guidance to departments of the House on construction contracts, other commercial contracts, and procurement. The General Advice Team covers a wide range of work including Parliamentary privilege, freedom of information, data protection, employment, health and safety, personal injury litigation, copyright, and broadcasting. You will also support other team members in providing legal advice on various matters as necessary.

Experience
Qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales with sound knowledge of contract and commercial law

About you
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to provide clear and concise legal advice on complex issues
Strong powers of research and analysis, including the ability to quickly familiarise yourself with new areas of law

Qualifications
Qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales