Licensing Solicitor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 19 March 2026
LOCATION
Derby
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS

Licensing Legal Research Client Care Communication Skills Microsoft Suite Legal Degree

FULL DESCRIPTION

The Licensing team at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is looking for a Licensing Solicitor to manage a caseload of high calibre work and clients. The role involves preparing applications, liaising with authorities, advising clients, and conducting legal research. Candidates should have a 2:1 legal degree and ideally 2 years PQE as a Licensing Solicitor.

Key Responsibilities

- Confidently 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.

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Benefits

What we offer? - Competitive salary - Bonus potential - Great working environment at our Derby Head offices - Career Development opportunities - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays - Options to buy & sell 1 week’s holiday - 1 week’s holiday carry over - Extra day off for your birthday - Staff card discount scheme for local shops - Social days and evenings on the firm - Monthly food on the firm for all staff - Staff discounts on legal services

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