Licensing Solicitor

Job description

Role | Licensing Solicitor

Company | Well-established London Law Firm

Level | Newly Qualified – 1 Year PQE

Based | London

Offer | Competitive, dependent on experience

We are partnering with a well-established London law firm who, as part of their continued expansion, are looking to recruit a Licensing Solicitor to join their specialist licensing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor to develop a long-term career advising clients across a wide range of licensing matters within a supportive and growing department.

They are seeking a self-motivated and detail-oriented solicitor with a genuine interest in licensing law, who is keen to build specialist expertise while working closely with senior colleagues and the Head of Department.

Typical duties for the role will include:

• Providing clear, practical licensing advice to clients across the hospitality, entertainment, retail and leisure sectors.
• Assisting with and preparing licensing applications, including premises licences, personal licences and event licences.
• Liaising with Licensing Authorities and attending licensing hearings.
• Taking client instructions and advising on compliance with the Licensing Act 2003 and other relevant legislation.
• Representing clients in licensing disputes, including reviews, enforcement action and appeals before licensing committees and courts.
• Drafting consent forms for Designated Premises Supervisors (DPS).
• Drafting and arranging publication of statutory notices and ensuring correct display at premises.
• Reviewing licences once granted and correcting any errors.
• Maintaining accurate client records, file management and compliance with client care requirements.
• Assisting with marketing and business development initiatives.

The successful candidate will have:

• NQ - 1 PQEExposure to licensing law during training (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and a client-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive and self-motivated attitude with a genuine interest in developing a career in licensing law.
• Ability to manage files accurately while complying with regulatory and professional obligations.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a licensing solicitor seeking to build their career within a well-supported and reputable specialist team.

If this role looks like the new challenge that you are looking for, please apply via the advert or contact Dan at Eclectic Recruitment.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English