Lawyer

Civic Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a qualified solicitor/barrister/CILEx fellow for a 6-month contract with a local authority, focusing on education law. You will manage a varied caseload and provide high-quality legal advice, working with minimal supervision and delivering a professional service to council services and elected Members.

The role requires strong advocacy, drafting, and analytical skills, with experience in education law or local government law, and flexibility to assist outside

Qualifications

• Provide clear, accurate, and timely legal advice to Council services and elected Members.
• Manage a diverse caseload of education-related matters, ensuring compliance with professional standards.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, accurate, and timely legal advice to Council services and elected Members.
• Manage a diverse caseload of education-related 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.
• 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.

Skills

Advocacy

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Case management

Legal advice

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEx

Job description

Hackney, United Kingdom | Posted on 15/05/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

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.
• 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.