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This is a 6-month contract position with a local authority, focused on providing high-quality legal advice and support in Education law. The role is crucial in ensuring the Council meets its statutory obligations and strategic objectives. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of both routine and complex matters, working with minimal supervision while delivering a professional, customer-focused legal service.
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Provide clear, accurate, and timely legal advice to Council services and elected Members.
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Manage a diverse caseload of education-related legal matters, ensuring compliance with professional standards and internal procedures.
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Undertake advocacy in courts, tribunals, and hearings where required.
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Attend committee meetings and provide legal and procedural advice, including outside normal working hours where necessary.
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Draft and review legal documents, reports, contracts, and agreements.
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Conduct legal research and apply findings to support decision-making and case strategy.
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Proven experience in Education law and/or Local Government legal services.
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Ability to manage complex and sensitive cases independently.
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Strong advocacy skills with experience representing clients in legal proceedings.
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Excellent drafting and analytical skills.
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Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx).
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A DBS check may be required depending on duties.
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We operate on a bi-weekly schedule.
The role closes soon, apply ASAP.
To provide high-quality legal advice and support in relation to Education law, ensuring the Council meets its statutory obligations and strategic objectives
