Solicitor – Planning, Highways, Property, Commercial, Litigation

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

💵 £65 / hour

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📋 Description

• 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

• 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

• 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