Lawyer
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week, Mon - Fri
Contract: Temporary Contract (ASAP – 3+ Months)
We're recruiting a Lawyer (Local Authority Prosecutions) to provide high-quality legal services to a local authority. This is a senior interim role, ideal for an experienced solicitor, barrister, or legal executive advocate with strong knowledge of local authority prosecution work, particularly non-school attendance matters.
About the Role:
As a Lawyer, you'll provide specialist legal advice, case preparation, and advocacy across local authority prosecution matters.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Managing the contracts and procurement work, ideally within local government
- The person will become an integral part of a small team handling a diverse range of commercial work for the Local Authority and its partner District Councils
- Chance to be involved in a broad range of work including frameworks agreements, construction projects, collaborative procurements, and subsidy advice
- Conducting advocacy and attending court hearings on an ad hoc basis
- Supporting wider local authority prosecution work as required
What We're Looking For:
We're looking for someone proactive, knowledgeable, and confident in prosecution and advocacy work.
You'll Ideally Have:
- Proven min 3 years PQE in contracts and procurement work
- Experience in local authority or commercial work
- Ability to review and prepare legal cases for court
- Strong understanding of relevant legislation and procedures
- Ability to work independently and manage a varied commercial contracts caseload
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Effective ICT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Flexible and adaptable approach to court and office attendance requirements
Why Apply:
- Senior interim legal role within a local authority setting
- Opportunity to work on varied prosecution casework
- Court advocacy exposure on an ad hoc basis
- Flexible interim assignment
Benefits:
- Weekly Pay
- Company Pension
- Ongoing Agency Support
- Temp-to-Perm Potential
Additional Information:
Employment Type: Temporary
Number of People Required: 1
Target Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3+ Months
Hours per Week: 37
Rate: £20.85 per hour (PAYE)
Job Location: Orchard Street, Lincoln, LN1 1YL
Job Reference: OR110875
Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: £20.85 per hour
Expected hours: 37.0 per week
Benefits:
Experience:
- local authority: 1 year (required)
- contracts and procurement work: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
