Legal Assistant jobs in Grande-Bretagne

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 katie@essentialemploy.co.uk 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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