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Lawyer
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Monthly Salary:
Posted:
24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
6-month contract position with a local authority
Summary
- This is a 6-month contract position with a local authority focused on providing high-quality legal advice and support in Education law. The role is crucial in ensuring the Council meets its statutory obligations and strategic objectives. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of both routine and complex matters working with minimal supervision while delivering a professional customer-focused legal service.
Responsibilities
- Provide clear accurate and timely legal advice to Council services and elected Members.
- Manage a diverse caseload of education-related legal matters ensuring compliance with professional standards and internal procedures.
- Undertake advocacy in courts tribunals and hearings where required.
- Attend committee meetings and provide legal and procedural advice including outside normal working hours where necessary.
- Draft and review legal documents reports contracts and agreements.
- Conduct legal research and apply findings to support decision-making and case strategy.
Essential Experience
- Proven experience in Education law and/or Local Government legal services.
- Ability to manage complex and sensitive cases independently.
- Strong advocacy skills with experience representing clients in legal proceedings.
- Excellent drafting and analytical skills.
Essential Qualifications
- Qualified Solicitor Barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx).
Additional Information
- A DBS check may be required depending on duties.
- We operate on a bi-weekly schedule.
The role closes soon apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
To provide high-quality legal advice and support in relation to Education law ensuring the Council meets its statutory obligations and strategic objectives
Required Education:
To provide high-quality legal advice and support in relation to Education law ensuring the Council meets its statutory obligations and strategic objectives
