Lawyer

3 Month Contract With A local Authority Job Purpose Provide high-quality legal advice, representation, and support to the County Council, ensuring it carries out its statutory functions lawfully and effectively. Manage a varied and complex caseload, deliver practical legal solutions with minimal supervision, undertake advocacy where required, and support the delivery of an efficient, flexible, and customer-focused legal service. Key Responsibilities Provide expert legal advice and representation to the County Council, elected members, officers, and committees. Manage a diverse and complex caseload across a range of legal matters, delivering timely and effective legal solutions. Conduct advocacy and represent the Council in legal proceedings where required. Support Monitoring Officers by advising on matters of legality and procedural compliance. Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, reports, and other documentation. Maintain accurate case records using electronic case management...