Solicitor - Local Authority - Reed : Job Details

• Location: Bury / Hybrid working 
• Job Type: Full-time hours
• Hourly Rate: £35-£45 per hour via Umbrella

Join the Legal Services team within the Corporate Core department at our client, a Solicitor, where you will provide essential legal advice and support, ensuring the Council operates within the law and manages risks effectively. This role may require working outside normal hours occasionally.

• Provide clear, accurate legal advice to Council staff and departments.
• Represent the Council in legal matters and proceedings.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues and clients to achieve the best outcomes.
• Draft legal documents and interpret laws and regulations.
• Utilise legal software and stay updated with legal developments.
• Communicate complex legal ideas in a simple, understandable way.
• Maintain a proactive, solution-focused approach and commit to continuous learning.

• Qualified as a Barrister, Solicitor, Lawyer, or CILEx Level 6 with a valid practising certificate.
• Must have extensive property knowledge and be proficient in sales, acquisitions, commercial landlord and tenant, academy leases and similar work.
• Experience managing your own legal caseload.
• Ability to advise and handle legal proceedings with minimal supervision.
• Advocacy rights in relevant courts or tribunals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient IT skills, especially with legal case management systems.

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
• Engaging work environment with a diverse range of legal challenges.

To apply for this Solicitor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.