Lawyer
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What you'll do
- Manage a caseload of both routine and complex legal matters with minimal supervision.
- Provide clear, practical and accurate legal advice to internal stakeholders.
- Draft legal documents, reports, agreements and correspondence.
- Conduct legal research and present complex legal arguments.
- Undertake advocacy where appropriate in courts, tribunals and hearings.
- Attend committee meetings, working groups and stakeholder meetings.
- Support clients in achieving strategic and operational objectives.
- Ensure compliance with legal practice standards and case management procedures.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal services.
What they're looking for
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX).
- Experience managing a legal caseload independently.
- Strong advocacy, negotiation and drafting skills.
- Ability to provide high-quality legal advice to a diverse client base.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient in legal case management systems and Microsoft Office.
Nice to have
- Experience working within a local authority or public sector environment is desirable.
- Experience in Housing Law
- Experience in Employment Law
- Experience in Litigation
- Experience in Planning Law
- Experience in Property Law
- Experience in Procurement & Contracts
- Experience in Children's Services
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
📍 East London | Hybrid Working Available
💷 Competitive Local Authority Rate
📅 Full-Time | Ongoing Contract
Austin Dean Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Lawyer to join a busy and highly regarded legal team within a large public sector organisation in East London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified legal professional to manage a varied caseload, provide high-quality legal advice and represent a public sector organisation across a range of legal matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of both routine and complex legal matters with minimal supervision.
- Provide clear, practical and accurate legal advice to internal stakeholders.
- Draft legal documents, reports, agreements and correspondence.
- Conduct legal research and present complex legal arguments.
- Undertake advocacy where appropriate in courts, tribunals and hearings.
- Attend committee meetings, working groups and stakeholder meetings.
- Support clients in achieving strategic and operational objectives.
- Ensure compliance with legal practice standards and case management procedures.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal services.
Areas of Law
Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:
- Housing Law
- Employment Law
- Litigation
- Planning Law
- Property Law
- Procurement & Contracts
- Children's Services
- Adult Social Care
- Licensing
- Local Government Law
- Regeneration
- Environmental Law
Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX).
- Experience managing a legal caseload independently.
- Strong advocacy, negotiation and drafting skills.
- Ability to provide high-quality legal advice to a diverse client base.
- Experience working within a local authority or public sector environment is desirable.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient in legal case management systems and Microsoft Office.
Benefits of Working Through Austin Dean Recruitment
✅ Competitive rates of pay
✅ Weekly payroll
✅ Dedicated recruitment consultant
✅ Fast-track registration process
✅ Access to a wide range of public sector opportunities
✅ Ongoing compliance and professional support
Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates whose skills and experience closely match the requirements will be contacted.
Austin Dean Recruitment – Connecting Legal Professionals with Outstanding Opportunities Across the UK.
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