Lawyer

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public legal support organization in Harrow is seeking a hybrid Lawyer on a temporary contract, offering £24.81 per hour. You will advise clients including local authorities and educational institutions in areas such as Adults Social Care, Education, and Employment. Responsibilities include attending meetings and court, mentoring team members, and providing legal guidance. This role requires flexible hours and a commitment to high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Experience providing legal advice to local authorities and organizations.
• Ability to attend meetings and courts outside normal hours.
• Experience mentoring or training junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Support development of HB Public Law with team leaders.
• Advise and represent clients in legal matters.
• Attend meetings and courts as required.
• Mentor less experienced team members.

Skills

Legal advice and representation

Research skills

Mentoring and training

Public speaking

Knowledge in Adults Social Care

Knowledge in Education matters

Knowledge in Employment matters

Job description

Lawyer (Hybrid) needed in Harrow, £24.81ph PAYE - Reference: 013383

• To support the development of HB Public Law with Team Leaders and Service Managers. Specifically this will include:
• To advise and have conduct of legal files on behalf of all the clients of HB Public Law, including local authorities, housing associations and schools and to provide advice, representation and undertake research as requested in relation to Adults Social Care, Education and Employment matters (lawyers will specialise in one or more areas)
• To attend at meetings and court which may take place outside of normal office hours and off site as required and;
• To advise officers and members, including in public forums, in a proactive and politically sensitive manner; and;
• To give guidance, mentor and give training to less experienced team members and;
• To deputise for others in more senior positions as and when required.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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