Solicitor (Hybrid)

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local legal services provider in West Midlands is seeking a Solicitor to give advice on Local Government Law issues, handle litigation cases, and draft various legal documents. This hybrid role requires in-office presence at least twice a week. Candidates should have experience in both criminal and civil law. This is a full-time temporary contract with a competitive rate of £23.37 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in Local Government Law including Planning and Procurement.
• Ability to handle criminal and civil litigation cases.
• Knowledge of contract and licensing law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on various issues including planning and procurement.
• Handle criminal and civil litigation cases in court.
• Draft contracts and statutory orders.

Skills

Advising on Local Government Law

Criminal litigation

Civil litigation

Contract law

Licensing law

Drafting statutory orders

General legal advice

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 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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