Job Responsibilities
* Manage and supervise casework, ensuring accuracy and timely completion, including statutory and court deadlines.
* Provide clear, strategic legal advice to client departments and to the wider Council to help protect its legal and financial interests.
* Support Team Leaders in advising on improvements to practice and procedure across the organisation to reduce legal risk.
Qualifications and Experience
* Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (with advocacy and litigation practice rights) with strong experience in at least one of the team’s specialist areas.
* Excellent drafting, negotiation and advisory skills, confidence with IT and case management systems, and a positive, solutions-focused approach.
* Ability to work well in a multi-skilled team, support the development of junior staff and apprentices, and build strong relationships with Members, client departments and external partners.
EEO Statement
Women (including those from minority ethnic backgrounds), disabled people and LGBT+ applicants are currently under-represented at the management level, and we particularly welcome applications from these groups. All applicants are encouraged to apply.
If you have the skills, experience, and motivation to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you.
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