Lawyer (Litigation & Regulatory) Oxford City Council Initial 6 Month Contract Rate: Umbrella, negotiable 37 hours per week Conduct and manage a wide ranging caseload of complex and other legal work, with a bias towards the fields of law allocated to the Litigation and Regulatory Team including Licensing Law, Property Litigation, Housing Law and Litigation, Tenancy Enforcement, Contract Litigation, Tort and Human Rights, Insurance Law, Community Protection, Environmental and Public Protection, Planning Litigation including enforcement and Judicial Review, debt recovery, Judicial Review, Data Protection, Employment Law, Anti-Social Behaviour Legislation and Local Authority Prosecutions as required under the law. To maintain continuing professional development and to keep up to date on relevant new legislation, case law, codes of practice, policy and guidance and disseminate appropriate learning to team members. To perform in an effective, timely, courteous professional and flexible manner the duties of a qualified lawyer as required by the grade. To undertake the effective and efficient preparation and processing in a timely manner of all legal documents (including court documents, agreements, notices, orders, consents and by laws etc. relevant to the role of the post-holder. To supervise, coach, mentor or support other members of the team as may be required by your line manager. To provide efficient, effective and pragmatic legal advice and assistance to the Council/other clients to facilitate achievement of the objectives of the Council and other clients. To attend meetings and cover projects on behalf of your line management from time to time and as appropriate If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.