Contract to start ASAP until 31-08-26 with a possible extension.

Job Purpose

Provide an efficient, effective and quality legal advisory service to the Council and its departments.

Delivering professional guidance to Members, Officers and external organisations

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide high quality legal advice, assistance and representation to Client Departments having due regard to all Council policies, the Constitution and professional conduct rules and discharging the professional duties of a qualified lawyer to the clients and the court.

Efficiently and effectively deal with case work for client departments as required.

Attend and advise professional meetings, Council Committees, working groups and briefing meetings as required

Act as an advocate representing the Council at court hearings, tribunals and public enquiries.

Support and cover for staff, to participate in and conduct performance reviews, to identify training needs and in general to make an effective contribution to the quality management and operation of Legal Services.

Provide accurate legal advice, guidance and comment within reports or otherwise to officers to ensure decision makers are fully informed

Provide an appropriate level of professional guidance and advice to members, senior officers and external organisations including:

Contributing to the development of policies and their implementation in a manner that meets statutory requirements and provides efficient and effective services.

Preparation and presentation of reports to committees, working groups and seminars

Provision of sound legal advice to meetings of the Council and its committees.

To contribute to the development, to implement and promote and maintenance of service level agreements with Client Departments and external agencies

Delivery of training to Members, Council Departments and external partners and agencies

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