Civic Recruitment Limited
Solicitor
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3 Month Contract With A Local Authority
Job Purpose
The Solicitor (Corporate & Environmental Law) will provide expert legal advice, guidance, and representation to internal and external clients across a range of matters, with a focus on property, planning, highways, rights of way, and major commercial projects. The role supports the delivery of high-quality legal services while ensuring compliance with professional standards and contributing to continuous service improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a personal caseload, providing expert legal advice, representation, and advocacy across corporate and environmental law matters.
- Advise and represent clients in legal proceedings, meetings, and negotiations as required.
- Provide legal support in areas including property, planning, highways, rights of way, and major commercial projects.
- Maintain compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies and procedures.
- Monitor legal developments and advise on changes that may impact service delivery or the Authority.
- Contribute to the development of legal policies, procedures, and business improvements.
- Deliver training, guidance, and professional support to colleagues and clients where appropriate.
- Supervise and support junior officers within Legal Services.
- Build and maintain expertise across allocated legal disciplines.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customer-focused legal services.
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Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (or equivalent) with a current practising certificate where applicable.
- Experience managing a varied legal caseload, ideally within local government or the public sector.
- Strong knowledge of property, planning, highways, rights of way, and/or commercial law.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, advocacy, and advisory skills.
- Ability to interpret legislation and provide practical, solution-focused legal advice.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative legal team.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining legal expertise.
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Additional Information
- Location: Nottinghamshire County Council
- Hours per Week: 37
- Payment: Bi-Weekly
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