Junior Lawyer
Junior Lawyer
Posted on :
08-07-2025
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Job Description
3 months contract with local authority
Responsibilities:
- Providing comprehensive legal services to colleagues throughout the Council maintained Schools and the Council s Local Authority Trading Companies.
- Taking responsibility for allocated work ensuring value for money for the Council maintaining communication with the client and working to high in-house standards.
- Conducting legal work on a range of local authority legal issues including planning and property contracts and procurement and constitutional and public law.
- Managing individual matters through the appropriate use of the Legal Services case management system and good legal practice management standards.
- Keeping knowledge up to date with developments in the law and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.
- Instructing Counsel to advise the Council when authorized.
- Advising members in public and private meetings including committees and sub-committees.
- Conducting own advocacy including interim hearings when relevant.
- Providing cover for other team members during their absence as appropriate.
- Escalating any new emerging or potential risks to the line manager.
- Carrying out all accountabilities in compliance with the Council s Policies and Procedures.
Requirements
- Degree in Law or equivalent
- Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction
- Proven experience in local authority legal issues
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of legal case management systems and software packages
Requirements: Admitted to the SRA or FCilex Proven experience as a practicing lawyer Strong analytical and research skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Ability to work independently and in a team Sound knowledge of legal procedures and regulations
Employment Type
Full Time
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