Solicitor – Planning, Highways, Property, Commercial, Litigation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Provide expert legal guidance and assistance in one or more specialized areas of law.

• Manage a varied caseload independently and efficiently.

• Prepare legal documents, agreements, notices, and correspondence.

• Counsel Members, senior managers, and officers on intricate legal issues.

• Represent the Local Authority in meetings, working groups, committees, and external events.

• Assist with matters related to planning, highways, property, commercial, procurement, and litigation.

• Perform legal research and offer practical, solution-focused advice.

• Develop and sustain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Supervise the procurement and management of external legal counsel when required.

• Accurately log time and maintain records for case management.

• Contribute to the enhancement of Legal Services and ensure compliance with quality standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX holding a valid practising certificate.

• A minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience (PQE).

• Proficiency in one or more areas including: Planning Law, Highways Law, Property Law, Contracts & Commercial Law, Public Procurement, Litigation and Judicial Review, and Debt Recovery.

• Skilled in legal drafting and research.

• Able to handle a busy caseload while meeting established deadlines.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in advising senior officers and decision-makers.

• Competent in IT and legal case management systems.

• Capable of working independently and taking initiative.

• Prior experience in Local Authority legal work is preferred.

• Experience advising elected members and committees is advantageous.

• Familiarity with local government law and governance is desirable.

• Advocacy experience is a plus.

• Background in a shared legal service or public sector setting is beneficial.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work environment.

• Bi-weekly payment schedule.

• Engaging and varied public sector caseload.

• Opportunity to work across multiple legal disciplines.

• Supportive and experienced legal team.

• Potential for extension of the contract.