Job Description
Solicitor - Local Authority
* Location: Bury / Hybrid working
* Job Type: Full-time hours
* Hourly Rate: £35-£45 per hour via Umbrella
Join the Legal Services team within the Corporate Core department at our client, a Solicitor, where you will provide essential legal advice and support, ensuring the Council operates within the law and manages risks effectively. This role may require working outside normal hours occasionally.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Provide clear, accurate legal advice to Council staff and departments.
* Represent the Council in legal matters and proceedings.
* Collaborate closely with colleagues and clients to achieve the best outcomes.
* Draft legal documents and interpret laws and regulations.
* Utilise legal software and stay updated with legal developments.
* Communicate complex legal ideas in a simple, understandable way.
* Maintain a proactive, solution-focused approach and commit to continuous learning.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Qualified as a Barrister, Solicitor, Lawyer, or CILEx Level 6 with a valid practising certificate.
* Must have extensive property knowledge and be proficient in sales, acquisitions, commercial landlord and tenant, academy leases and similar work.
* Experience managing your own legal caseload.
* Ability to advise and handle legal proceedings with minimal supervision.
* Advocacy rights in relevant courts or tribunals.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Proficient IT skills, especially with legal case management systems.
Benefits:
* Competitive hourly rate.
* Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
* Engaging work environment with a diverse range of legal challenges.
To apply for this Solicitor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.