Solicitor

3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

The Solicitor (Corporate & Environmental Law) will provide expert legal advice guidance and representation to internal and external clients across a range of matters with a focus on property planning highways rights of way and major commercial projects. The role supports the delivery of high-quality legal services while ensuring compliance with professional standards and contributing to continuous service improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a personal caseload providing expert legal advice representation and advocacy across corporate and environmental law matters.
  
• Advise and represent clients in legal proceedings meetings and negotiations as required.
  
• Provide legal support in areas including property planning highways rights of way and major commercial projects.
  
• Maintain compliance with professional standards regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures.
  
• Monitor legal developments and advise on changes that may impact service delivery or the Authority.
  
• Contribute to the development of legal policies procedures and business improvements.
  
• Deliver training guidance and professional support to colleagues and clients where appropriate.
  
• Supervise and support junior officers within Legal Services.
  
• Build and maintain expertise across allocated legal disciplines.
  
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver high-quality customer-focused legal services.
  

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (or equivalent) with a current practising certificate where applicable.
  
• Experience managing a varied legal caseload ideally within local government or the public sector.
  
• Strong knowledge of property planning highways rights of way and/or commercial law.
  
• Excellent drafting negotiation advocacy and advisory skills.
  
• Ability to interpret legislation and provide practical solution-focused legal advice.
  
• Strong communication stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
  
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative legal team.
  
• Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining legal expertise.
  

Additional Information

• Location: Nottinghamshire County Council
  
• Hours per Week: 37
  
• Payment: Bi-Weekly