3 months contract with local authority Responsibilities: Providing comprehensive legal services to colleagues throughout the Council, maintained Schools, and the Council’s Local Authority Trading Companies. Taking responsibility for allocated work, ensuring value for money for the Council, maintaining communication with the client, and working to high in-house standards. Conducting legal work on a range of local authority legal issues, including planning and property, contracts and procurement, and constitutional and public law. Managing individual matters through the appropriate use of the Legal Services case management system and good legal practice management standards. Keeping knowledge up to date with developments in the law and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. Instructing Counsel to advise the Council when authorized. Advising members in public and private meetings, including committees and sub-committees. Conducting own advocacy, including interim hearings when relevant. Providing cover for other team members during their absence as appropriate. Escalating any new, emerging, or potential risks to the line manager. Carrying out all accountabilities in compliance with the Council’s Policies and Procedures. Requirements Degree in Law or equivalent Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction Proven experience in local authority legal issues Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Knowledge of legal case management systems and software packages