Legal officer

3-month contract role with a local authority

This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority, designed to provide a comprehensive, high-quality legal service to internal stakeholders, including Council departments, maintained schools, and associated organisations. The position requires independently managing allocated legal work, delivering value for money, maintaining strong client communication, and ensuring compliance with professional standards such as Lexcel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver legal advice and support across a range of Local Authority matters, with a focus on housing disrepair.
• Manage a personal caseload, including drafting legal documents, providing advice, and representing the Council in court where appropriate.
• Support senior lawyers in ensuring the Council complies with all legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Provide proactive, solution‑focused legal advice to internal clients.