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Job Purpose

We have a great opportunity for an interim Assistant Solicitor. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate clear evidence of legal expertise, leadership by example, the taking of responsibility for standards of work, the finding of solutions to problems and the ability to inspire confidence in clients and colleagues.

Working Arrangements - The role could be done hybrid or working remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• To undertake legal work within the relevant functional area and to advise on legal matters; to act on the Council's instructions as a Solicitor; and where necessary and appropriate to represent the Council in Court and at Tribunals, hearings, mediations and inquiries.
• The relevant functional area is Procurement, Contracts and general local Government matters.
• The work will include advising on Procurement, Contractual as well as other non-contentious Local Government law matters (including governance and decision making); drafting procurement documentation, contracts, statutory orders and other documentation; and carrying out any other legal work necessary for the performance of the legal Services functions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Law Degree or similar.
• Public sector experience.