Legal Practitioner (Corporate & Environmental Law) – 3 Month Contract

Summary

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and support on corporate, commercial, and environmental law matters.
  
• Manage a diverse caseload and assist senior legal colleagues as needed.
  
• Draft, review, and finalize legal agreements, contracts, deeds, and related documents.
  
• Participate in major projects and legal matters across the organization.
  
• Conduct thorough legal research and stay updated on legislative and regulatory changes.
  
• Identify and escalate legal risks appropriately.
  
• Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and best practice guidelines.
  
• Deliver a professional, customer-focused legal service to both internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, clients, and partner organizations.
  
• Support service improvement initiatives and contribute to team objectives.
  

• Expertise in at least one of the following areas:
  • Corporate Law
    
  • Commercial Law
    
  • Environmental Law
    
  • Local Government Law
    
• Recent experience in legal advisory roles.
  
• Proficiency in handling contracts, agreements, deeds, and legal documentation.
  
• Strong organizational and workload management skills.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  
• Capability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
  
• Keen attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
  
• Proficient IT skills and familiarity with legal and office systems.
  

Desirable Requirements

• Law Degree or equivalent legal qualification.
  
• Experience in Local Government or the Public Sector.
  
• Understanding of local authority governance and statutory frameworks.
  
• Experience in supporting complex projects and legal casework.
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong legal research and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Excellent drafting and report-writing skills.
  
• Customer-focused approach.
  
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
  
• Collaborative team player.
  
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  
• Professional, proactive, and adaptable work approach.
  

What's on Offer?

• £20.18 per hour (Umbrella)
  
• 3 Month Contract
  
• Location: West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire
  
• Hybrid Working – 2 Days Office-Based (Wednesday & Friday)
  
• Bi-weekly Pay
  
• Opportunity to work within a Local Authority Legal Services team.
  
• Varied caseload covering corporate, commercial, and environmental law matters.
  
• Excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking local government experience.