Interim Economies & Environment Legal Officer
Job Ref: Bury 0009 77C1 / 1
Pay Rate: Up to £25.00 per hour PAYE depending on experience
Hours per week: 37 Monday – Friday, normal working hours
Role Length: This opening assignment is for 2-3 months
City: Bury
Basic DBS disclosure required for this
Hybrid working as may be required to be in the office from time to time
The Legal Team provides strategic legal and commercial services and advice across the organisation to enable the Council’s legal activity to be delivered in sustainable and cost-effective ways. The team operates in accordance with statutory requirements across all aspects of local government.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Contribute to the Council’s corporate strategic priorities and assist in ensuring that Legal Services supports those priorities.
2. Work with the other team members in improving services and making the most of resources.
3. Work as part of a team to help deliver the best outcomes.
4. Actively contribute to the professional development of the service and have a proactive and positive manner.
5. Support Legal Services by helping to build and maintain excellent client relations acting as a role model to achieve service and Council wide objectives.
6. Assist with the other work within the team as required, such as writing first document drafts.
7. Undertake the efficient execution of a variety of legal work such as organising case files and compiling litigation bundles.
8. Undertake a range of legal, technical tasks as directed.
9. Communicate both verbally and in writing in a way that can be clearly understood by clients/instructing officers.
10. Demonstrate legal drafting skills commensurate with the role.
11. Under guidance, negotiate legal documents.
12. Research law and procedure.
Qualifications:
1. Law degree or Non-Law Degree with a Graduate Diploma in Law or Level 3 CIlex Diploma in Law & Practice or equivalent.
Skills & Experience:
1. Minimum of 12 months recent experience in a similar role, or context and ideally within a public sector organisation.
2. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
3. Experience of giving legal advice verbally and in writing.
4. Ability to work with some supervision and to display initiative.
5. Strong IT skills including Microsoft packages or equivalent (e.g. G Suite).
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