Lawyer

Lawyer – Local Authority About the Role

RI Talent is currently working with a well-established local authority seeking an experienced Lawyer to join its Legal Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified legal professional to work on a broad range of public sector matters within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal advice to officers, members and stakeholders, supporting key decision-making processes and helping deliver effective services to the local community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and practical legal advice across a range of local government matters.
• Manage a varied caseload including drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documentation.
• Attend and advise at committee meetings, sub-committees and business meetings where required.
• Represent the organization at court, tribunals, hearings and public inquiries where appropriate.
• Draft and review reports, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Use legal case management and document management systems effectively.
• Support colleagues within the legal team and contribute to continuous service improvement.
• Identify and manage legal risks while supporting operational and strategic objectives.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX professional (or equivalent relevant experience).
• Previous experience providing legal advice within local government or the public sector.
• Specialist knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
• Property
• Planning
• Commercial Contracts
• Litigation
• Housing Disrepair
• Strong drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a busy and varied caseload effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Experience using legal technology and case management systems.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work on complex and meaningful legal matters.
• Supportive team environment with ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to a broad range of local authority legal work.

Additional Information

The role may require attendance at evening meetings and occasional work outside normal office hours.

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