Solicitor (Hybrid)

Essential Employment; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm is seeking a Solicitor for a hybrid role based in Atherstone, England. The ideal candidate will advise on a variety of Local Government Law issues including planning, procurement, and criminal litigation, requiring presence in the office at least twice a week. This full-time position offers £23.37 per hour, on a temporary contract basis. Candidates must demonstrate legal expertise and the ability to work efficiently in accordance with client policies.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in local government law.
• Strong understanding of both civil and criminal litigation processes.
• Ability to draft various legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Local Government Law issues.
• Dealing with criminal litigation and civil litigation.
• Draft statutory orders and agreements.

Skills

Advising on Local Government Law

Dealing with criminal litigation

Conducting civil litigation cases

Drafting contract agreements

Licensing law knowledge

Legal representation

Updating policies and procedures

Job description

Solicitor (Hybrid) needed in Atherstone, £23.37ph (Negotiable) PAYE - Reference: 5280970

Hybrid role - candidate to be in the office at least 2 times a week (additional office cover maybe required).

• Advising on a range of Local Government Law issues including Planning, Procurement, Housing, Data Protection and Freedom of Information.
• Dealing with criminal litigation including advising on cases and drafting informations and conducting cases in the Magistrates Court
• Dealing with civil litigation cases including the preparation and conduct of cases in the County Court and High Court.
• Advising on contract law including the drafting of Agreements for the supply or purchase of goods, services, works and software/data.
• Advising on licensing matters including matters in relation to the Licensing Act 2003.
• Drafting various statutory orders such as Bye-laws, Footpath Diversions and Off- Street Parking.
• General advice to other officers of the Client relating to legal issues.
• To represent the Client at other organisation, agencies and authorities.
• Instructing Counsel as directed in connection with Higher Court
• To ensure policies and procedures are updated and the requirement of the client are met in an effective and efficient manner.
• Attendance at Boards and Committees of the Client as required by the Head of Legal Services.
• Deliver against Key Performance Indicators and individual targets.
• Work in accordance with the Client policies and procedures.
• Act always in the interests of the Client.
• Actively promote and demonstrate the Client’s values.
• Such other matters of a legal nature as may be required by the Head of Legal Services.

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 [e-mail] the reference number.

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