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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Planning Law, Highways Law, Property Law, and Public Procurement while providing high-quality legal advice and managing a diverse caseload. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential for advising senior officers and representing the Local Authority effectively.
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Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX2 Years' Post-Qualification Experience (PQE)Expertise in Planning Law, Highways Law, Property Law, and Public ProcurementProficient in Drafting and Legal ResearchExperience in Local Authority Legal Work
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Hard Skills
Legal Document DraftingLegal ResearchCase ManagementLitigation and Judicial ReviewDebt RecoveryContracts & Commercial LawPublic ProcurementTime LoggingSolution-Oriented AdviceAdvocacy
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationStakeholder ManagementIndependent WorkProactive ApproachDeadline Management
Tools & Technologies
Legal Case Management SystemsIT Proficiency
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Practising Certificate
Industry Keywords
Local Government LawGovernancePublic Sector EnvironmentShared Legal Service
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Deliver high-quality legal advice and support across one or more specialized legal fields
- Independently and efficiently manage a diverse caseload
- Draft legal documents, agreements, notices, and correspondence
- Advise Members, senior managers, and officers on complex legal matters
- Represent the Local Authority in meetings, working groups, committees, and external gatherings
- Assist with planning, highways, property, commercial, procurement, and litigation issues
- Conduct legal research and provide practical, solution-oriented advice
- Foster and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Oversee the commissioning and management of external legal advice when necessary
- Log time accurately and maintain case management records
- Contribute to the improvement of Legal Services and adherence to quality standards
Requirements
What you’ll need- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX with a valid practising certificate
- At least 2 years' post-qualification experience (PQE)
- Expertise in one or more of: Planning Law, Highways Law, Property Law, Contracts & Commercial Law, Public Procurement, Litigation and Judicial Review, Debt Recovery
- Proficient in drafting and legal research
- Capable of managing a busy caseload and meeting deadlines
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Experience advising senior officers and decision-makers
- Proficient in IT and legal case management systems
- Ability to work independently and proactively
- Previous experience in Local Authority legal work is desirable
- Experience advising elected members and committees is desirable
- Knowledge of local government law and governance is desirable
- Advocacy experience is desirable
- Experience in a shared legal service or public sector environment is desirable
Benefits
Comp & perks- Fully remote work
- Bi-weekly pay
- Engaging and diverse public sector caseload
- Opportunity to work across multiple legal disciplines
- Supportive and experienced legal team
- Potential for contract extension