Solicitor Commercial - Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom - Reed Legal
Description
REED is looking for an Interim Commercial Solicitor for a Local Authority in Nottinghamshire.Job Purpose:
To provide legal advice, guidance and representation to customers of Legal Services (internal or external) with particular emphasis on commercial law, procurement and contacts.
Key Responsibilities
- To manage a personal caseload providing expert legal advice, support and assistance by reference to the Job Purpose
- To act on behalf of the clients in legal proceedings and to attend and advise at meetings both internal and external, as required
- To comply with professional standards of conduct, training requirements, internal protocols/standards, policies and procedures of the Authority, or such other body that may apply
- To maintain awareness of legal developments, practice issues or problems that may impact upon work, practice, service delivery or the political direction of the Authority and if necessary to escalate such issues
- To identify changes in law and practice relevant to the post and contribute effectively towards the development of policies, practice and business efficiencies
Education and Knowledge
- A qualified solicitor or barrister with a current practising certificate
- An understanding of the statutory and governance frameworks relating to Local Authorities
Experience:
Some local government experience or experience advising local government clients is desirable
If you have the experience and expertise for role.
or contact Muzna Naqvi at Reed Reading
More jobs from Reed Legal
-
Paralegal/legal Secretary Private Client
Chichester, United Kingdom - 1 week ago
-
Conveyancing Legal Secretary
Wirral, United Kingdom - 3 weeks ago
-
Paralegal
Linlithgow, United Kingdom - 1 week ago
-
Legal Counsel
City of London, United Kingdom - 2 weeks ago
-
Conveyancing Solicitor
Liverpool, United Kingdom - 1 week ago
-
Litigation Handler
Birkenhead, United Kingdom - 1 week ago