Lawyer

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

1. 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
     

   
   



2. Contribute to the management, development, and strategic direction of the Legal Services Team.
   




3. Provide timely legal advice and guidance to members, senior officers, and service areas across the Council.
   




4. Advise elected members in both public and private meetings, including committees and sub\-committees.
   




5. Support the development of colleagues by contributing to training, mentoring, supervision, and informal coaching within the Legal Services Team.
   




6. Deliver training and guidance to colleagues, members, and officers on relevant legal and policy developments and their implementation.
   




7. Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve effective legal and service outcomes.
   




8. Provide cover for other Legal Services colleagues as required.
   




9. Attend evening meetings on an occasional basis.
   




10. Undertake any other duties reasonably requested by management, commensurate with the role.
    

Requirements

1. Qualified Solicitor of England and Wales, Barrister, CILEX Lawyer, or equivalent qualification.
   




2. Minimum of 3 years’ post\-qualification experience.
   




3. 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
     

   
   



4. In\-depth knowledge of the law relating to the above practice areas.
   




5. Experience of providing informal coaching, supervision, or professional support to colleagues.
   




6. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong comprehension and advisory capability.
   




7. Proven ability to negotiate, draft complex legal documentation, and deliver clear legal advice under time pressure while meeting deadlines.
   




8. Demonstrated innovative, analytical, and problem\-solving approach to legal issues.
   




9. Experience of collaborative working with a wide range of stakeholders.
   

• Bi\-Weekly Payments
  


• 35 Working Hours per Week