Part-time Solicitor

Seven Resourcing is working with Solihull Council to recruit a solicitor for their Legal & Democratic Services.

Initial 3 month contract

100% remote working

Looking for someone 3 days per week

£35 per hour PAYE

To conduct all aspects of legal work relating to land and property, development and landlord and tenant issues.

As and when required to attend Council, Cabinet, Committees or meetings and to handle legal and advisory work connected with this.

To advise client departments on land and property, highways and commercial contract and procurement matters.

Recording time worked to charge out to clients.

To maintain a caseload in compliance with Lexcel requirements.

Instructing Counsel to act or appear on behalf of the Council in circumstances where the best interests of the Council so requires.

Providing support to the Team Leader – Property and Contracts.

Any other appropriate duties as and when required

Education:

Qualified Legal Executive or Solicitor.

Current practising certificate.

Experience:

Detailed knowledge and working experience of commercial property law.

Experience of drafting complex legal documentation.

Experience of using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook (or equivalent)

Relevant Local Authority  experience and  knowledge  and understanding of current developments affecting local government

General knowledge of contract and procurement law;

Undertaking legal research

An understanding of the requirements of Lexcel 

Use of Iken or other case management systems

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