Lawyer

6-month contract position with a local authority

Summary

• This is a 6-month contract position with a local authority, focused on providing high-quality legal advice and support in Education law. The role is crucial in ensuring the Council meets its statutory obligations and strategic objectives. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of both routine and complex matters, working with minimal supervision while delivering a professional, customer-focused legal service.
  

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, accurate, and timely legal advice to Council services and elected Members.
  
• Manage a diverse caseload of education-related legal matters, ensuring compliance with professional standards and internal procedures.
  
• Undertake advocacy in courts, tribunals, and hearings where required.
  
• Attend committee meetings and provide legal and procedural advice, including outside normal working hours where necessary.
  
• Draft and review legal documents, reports, contracts, and agreements.
  
• Conduct legal research and apply findings to support decision-making and case strategy.
  

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in Education law and/or Local Government legal services.
  
• Ability to manage complex and sensitive cases independently.
  
• Strong advocacy skills with experience representing clients in legal proceedings.
  
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills.
  

Essential Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx).
  

Additional Information

• A DBS check may be required depending on duties.
  
• We operate on a bi-weekly schedule.
  

The role closes soon, apply ASAP.