6-month contract position with a local authority

Summary

This is a 6-month contract position with a local authority, focused on providing high-quality legal advice and support in Education law. The role is crucial in ensuring the Council meets its statutory obligations and strategic objectives. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of both routine and complex matters, working with minimal supervision while delivering a professional, customer-focused legal service.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, accurate, and timely legal advice to Council services and elected Members.
• Manage a diverse caseload of education-related legal matters, ensuring compliance with professional standards and internal procedures.
• Undertake advocacy in courts, tribunals, and hearings where required.
• Attend committee meetings and provide legal and procedural advice, including outside normal working hours where necessary....