Senior Legal Advocate

20 hours ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

Venn Group, a leading specialist legal recruitment agency, is working with a reputable Local Authority in the Midlands area to fill a challenging role for a Senior Legal Advocate.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will be a Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with prior experience working within Local Government carrying a full and varied caseload of Criminal Litigation matters.

  • Acting as an advocate in Courts, Inquiries, Arbitrations and Tribunals for which the Local Authority is a party.
  • Preparing reports for, and attending Committees, Sub-Committees and Executive Committee as required by the City Solicitor or Head of Law.
  • Assisting the City Solicitor/Head of Law/Senior Solicitor/Team Leader regarding the conduct of legal casework.
  • Assisting with the development of the department's Quality Management System and ensuring the associated policies and procedures are adhered to.
  • Participating in special projects or corporate working groups to represent the Legal Services Management Team at relevant groups from time to time.

An hourly rate of up to £55 per hour Umbrella is offered for this position dependent on experience level. The role is initially offered for a period of 6 months with strong possibility of extension.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A recognised qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive.
  • Prior experience working within Local Government.
  • Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Please note that this role involves remote working with occasional attendance at office or Court.


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