3 months contract with local authority

Summary

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice, representation, and assistance to the County Council.
  
• Manage a full, varied, and complex caseload with minimal supervision.
  
• Support and potentially deputize for the Principal Lawyer in managing a team of lawyers.
  
• Lead by example in modeling and embedding the council’s values and behaviors.
  
• Undertake advocacy as required.
  
• Contribute to staff training and keep the Council updated on legal developments.
  
• Support the Monitoring Officers in advising on legal compliance and procedural issues.
  
• Manage and record work using electronic case management systems.
  
• Participate in budget management, particularly concerning external legal advice and representation.
  
• Ensure professional and quality service standards are maintained.
  

• Degree or equivalent, or significant vocational experience in progressively demanding roles.
  
• Solicitor, barrister, or Fellow of CILEX eligible to practice in England and Wales with a current practicing certificate.
  
• Extensive knowledge of business systems and IT proficiency.
  
• Strong understanding of business planning, financial, and organizational management principles.
  
• Proven communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to exceed customer expectations and solve complex problems.
  
• Experience in managing complex projects or programs.
  
• Demonstrable experience in recruiting, managing, coaching, and developing staff.
  
• Aptitude for advocacy and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners.