Kettering
Purpose of the Job To deliver high-quality legal advice to client departments ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and that the Councils activities are conducted in a lawful transparent and efficient manner. • Demonstrate awareness and understanding of equal opportunities and other peoples behavioural physical social and welfare needs., • Adhere to the Councils policies and procedures including (but not limited to) safeguarding financial regulations promotion of equalities customer care agreed audit actions and health and safety. Ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health safety and welfare of yourself and others., • Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit scope and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the grade of the post, • Provide legal advice and services to the Council its Members and client departments to ensure that the implications of local government law are understood and complied with. Represent the Council in courts and tribunals as required., • Provide supervision and support to other lawyers as appropriate., • Assist senior lawyers in drafting and advising on reports for the Cabinet Cabinet Members Council Committees and Sub-Committees. Attend Committees and other meetings as required including outside normal office hours ensuring compliance with procedural and standing order requirements., • Support and contribute to the effective delivery of the Councils objectives and priorities., • Support achievement of the teams income targets through effective management of work and resources., • Monitor and share changes in law and practice. Implement necessary policy and process updates and inform client departments of relevant changes., • Respond promptly and professionally to queries and calls ensuring effective communication and engagement., • Maintain complete and accurate digital and physical records of all work undertaken including time recording using the services case management systems., • Work collaboratively with other teams and contribute to the training and development of colleagues and client departments. Relevant degree (Law or equivalent). * Qualified Solicitor Barrister or CILEX (Chartered Legal Executive) licensed to practise. * (Desirable) Postgraduate-level management qualification. * Ability to provide effective and appropriate legal advice to Members Officers and stakeholders. * Experience presenting legal advice at committee or governance meetings. * Strong negotiating and influencing skills. Key Skills Time Management,Microsoft Office,Communication skills,Computer Skills,Microsoft Word,Banking,Legal Research,Microsoft Powerpoint,Microsoft Excel,Underwriting,Phone Etiquette Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1