PRIVATE PRACTICE

eNL's locum team was established in 2005 and has since grown from strength to strength. Placing paralegals, legal executives, barristers and solicitors in temporary and contract placements we are able to assist those who have chosen to work as a professional locum as well as those who are looking for interim work.

Our private practice clients range from high street practices to the Magic Circle firms. We also cover the entire UK and can therefore assist with placements in all locations. Our experienced locum consultants can also assist with arranging accommodation and travel arrangements if your position takes you away from home.

We assist individuals looking for work in all practice areas ranging from litigation, commercial, private clients, property and more specialist disciplines. The majority of our assignments look for individuals with experience in a specific practice area and therefore are suited to those with several years experience.

IN HOUSE

In-house locum requirements arise within a wide range of sectors, to include energy, FMCG, property developers, automotive, wealth management, I.T, and telecommunication businesses, to name a few. These organisations are often large, well-known organisations and can therefore offer exciting work opportunities and valuable experience.

The majority of in-house roles that arise are for those with experience of commercial law, however there are opportunities for property lawyers and litigators within some organisations. Specific roles can also arise, for example within asset finance or banking law, which allow experienced lawyers from other disciplines to gain valuable experience of working in-house.

Opportunities arise at all levels, from paralegals to assist with document-based or research projects through to interim General Counsel roles. Applications from candidates with previous in-house experience, or those from a private practice background with a secondment to an in-house team, tend to be the most popular with our clients.

For more information, or an informal discussion, please contact Kaye Thumpston on 0121 454 1004 or on Kaye.Thumpston@enllegal.co.uk

PUBLIC SECTOR

Public sector locum roles may arise within a variety of organisations to include:

  • Local Government
  • Central Government
  • Housing Associations
  • Charities
  • NHS
  • Not-for-Profit Organisations


With such a wide range of potential employers, the Public Sector offers exciting opportunities for locum lawyers where the work you will complete could make a real difference in the local community. For example, in recent times planning locums have found themselves dealing with projects to build new roads, shopping centres and to extend airport runways, all of which have a clear impact on residents and businesses.

Typically, locums are hired to conduct work on specific projects, to cover maternity or sickness leave, or to carry a caseload whilst a permanent employee is sought. The Public Sector is less likely than other sectors to employ locums for short-term holiday cover, therefore locum roles within the public sector are usually at least three months in duration, often longer.

The most common locum roles we recruit for within the public sector are:

  • Head of Legal
  • Head of Department
  • Prosecutions
  • Civil Litigation
  • Local Government Generalists
  • Childcare
  • Adult Social Services
  • Education
  • Commercial
  • Property
  • Regulatory
  • Licensing
  • Housing

Working as a locum within the public sector can offer an insight into a new working environment for those coming from a private practice or commerce and industry background. Whilst previous public sector experience is often desirable, in many cases public sector employers are willing to consider locums from other backgrounds, providing they can demonstrate a good knowledge of the area of law required.

For more information, or an informal discussion, please contact Kaye Thumpston on 0121 454 1004 or email Kaye.Thumpston@enllegal.co.uk