solicitor

noun | \ sə-ˈli-sə-tər \ | so·lic·i·tor

1. : one that solicits; especially : an agent that solicits customers (as in insurance) or charitable contributions : an agent that solicits customers (as in insurance) or charitable contributions

2. : a British lawyer who advises clients, represents them in the lower courts, and prepares cases for barristers to try in higher courts

3. : the chief law officer of a municipality, county, or government department — see also city attorney