Senior Lawyer Full Time Temporary

Senior Lawyer needed in Bolton paying £22.00 per hr PAYE Ref:0004 CB70 / 1

This role is working full time hours on a temporary basis

Responsibilities:

• To undertake and manage a complex personal legal work caseload and as part of a team in accordance with the strategic aims of the client.
• Identify and provide training and development for staff for which the post holder is responsible.
• To manage effectively the members of the team.
• To deputise for the Principal Lawyer as necessary.
• To work effectively with other officers as necessary to achieve the successful implementation of the client’s objectives.
• To provide advice and effectively conduct complex legal matters including those relating to property, regeneration, compulsory purchase, licensing, contracts, procurement, highways and employment law.
• To have knowledge of the Constitution and strategic aims, and be able to advise upon them.
• To provide advice to officers and elected members.

Ideally candidates will have:

• Solicitor or Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives.
• An in depth knowledge of local government law with a particular emphasis on and significant experience of complex cases and issues in property, regeneration, compulsory purchase, licensing, contracts, procurement, highways and employment law

 If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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