One of my local government clients are currently recruiting an experienced Solicitor/Lawyer – Highways & Planning on a temporary basis. This is a 3-month minimum contract with the possibility of the role being extended further to work Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm. Hybrid working role were, however, you will be required to attend the office 2/3 times a week. Overview: To be a key lawyer in an in-house legal team, contribute to delivering an efficient and high-quality legal service to enable the council to deliver its corporate priorities. This post is a great opportunity to develop a legal career within a high performing aspirational local government legal team. Main Responsibilities: Deliver high quality legal advice and services to Directorates and Corporate Services including, where appropriate, drafting documents and legal agreements, to ensure that policy is formulated, and operational decisions are taken on a sound legal basis. Undertake negotiations to protect and further the objectives of the Council, and, where necessary, undertake litigation and advocacy in the courts, tribunals,Statutory appeals and inquiries. Participate in project teams to ensure the achievement of the Council’s objectives and the delivery of high-quality legal advice and services to client Services, Departments and, where appropriate, contractors. Identify, research and anticipate the effects on service provision of new developments in the law to ensure that clients can adopt best practice in thedelivery of timely and responsive services. If you are interested in this vacancy, please send your CV to Jahker Miah from Coyle Personnel Ltd