Senior Lawyer (Local Government) - Flexible Hours & Growth

Lawyers in Local Government; Horsham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Childcare scheme (in approved cases)

Training and development

Occupational health programme

Holiday and sickness scheme entEntitl.

Local government pension scheme

Job summary

Lawyers in Local Government is seeking a confident and experienced Senior Lawyer to join our Legal Services team. You will provide high quality, practical and timely legal advice across a varied local government caseload, working closely with officers, elected members and senior leaders.

The role spans conveyancing, planning obligations, civil and criminal litigation, contracts and broader local government matters. It is permanent and full time with flexible working arrangements where possible.

Qualifications

• Admitted Solicitor or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx).
• Strong understanding of local government law and practice.
• Ability to advise a wide range of internal clients with clear, pragmatic guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely legal advice to officers, Members, Committees and senior leaders.
• Draft, negotiate and complete legal documents and contracts.
• Advise on planning obligations under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
• Prepare and conduct civil and criminal litigation, including pleadings and instructions to barristers.
• Represent the council at inquiries, tribunals and other meetings as required.
• Manage a varied workload independently and meet deadlines.
• Contribute to development and implementation of Legal Services policies and service improvements.

Skills

Legal advisory

Communication

Organisation

Independent work

Education

Solicitor qualification

CILEx Fellow

Job description

Lawyers in Local Government is seeking a confident and experienced Senior Lawyer to join our Legal Services team. You will provide high quality, practical and timely legal advice across a varied local government caseload, working closely with officers, elected members and senior leaders.

The role spans conveyancing, planning obligations, civil and criminal litigation, contracts and broader local government matters. It is permanent and full time with flexible working arrangements where possible.