Overall Purpose of the Position To assist in the provision of a comprehensive and excellent legal service to the Client, its Members and Officers. Principal Responsibilities 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 organisations, agencies and authorities. 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 beth@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. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.