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Job Summary
3 Month Contract With A Local Authority
The Senior Lawyer will provide high-quality legal advice and representation across a range of litigation and advisory matters. The post holder will manage a complex and/or politically sensitive caseload with minimal supervision contribute to the strategic development of Legal Services and support good governance and effective decision-making across the Council.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of complex and/or politically sensitive legal matters with minimal supervision ensuring robust governance arrangements are in place to support effective decision-making. Areas of responsibility will include:
Civil Litigation
Housing
Employment
Licensing
Judicial Review
Advocacy
Contribute to the management development and strategic direction of the Legal Services Team.
Provide timely legal advice and guidance to members senior officers and service areas across the Council.
Advise elected members in both public and private meetings including committees and sub-committees.
Support the development of colleagues by contributing to training mentoring supervision and informal coaching within the Legal Services Team.
Deliver training and guidance to colleagues members and officers on relevant legal and policy developments and their implementation.
Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve effective legal and service outcomes.
Provide cover for other Legal Services colleagues as required.
Attend evening meetings on an occasional basis.
Undertake any other duties reasonably requested by management commensurate with the role.
Requirements
Qualified Solicitor of England and Wales Barrister CILEX Lawyer or equivalent qualification.
Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
At least 3 years post-qualification experience in one or more of the following areas:
Civil Litigation
Housing
Commercial Property Litigation
Employment
Judicial Review
Advocacy
In-depth knowledge of the law relating to the above practice areas.
Experience of providing informal coaching supervision or professional support to colleagues.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong comprehension and advisory capability.
Proven ability to negotiate draft complex legal documentation and deliver clear legal advice under time pressure while meeting deadlines.
Demonstrated innovative analytical and problem-solving approach to legal issues.
Experience of collaborative working with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Bi-Weekly Payments
- 35 Working Hours per Week
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Banking
- Legal Research
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Underwriting
- Phone Etiquette
