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We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and able lawyer to join the in-house legal team at Warrington Borough Council. Based within Legal Services as part of the Corporate team.
Job Responsibility:
Carry a caseload of matters in a range of areas across the Council teams
Provide regular supervision to solicitors and other fee earners
Have conduct of the largest and most complex and/or contentious cases
Deputise for the Legal Services Manager and/or Director of Law & Governance as required
Requirements:
Incisive analytical skills
Accurate drafting
Developed level of interpersonal skills
Ability to facilitate resolution of conflict
Ability to research legal points and form an opinion
Excellent communication skills
Team skills
Ability to interpret legislation in a common sense and practical manner
Demonstrable experience in Town & Country Planning
Experience in at least one other area from Highways/Traffic, Licensing, Regulatory, Information Governance and Civil Law proceedings
Ability to provide regular supervision to solicitors and other fee earners
Ability to have conduct of the largest and most complex and/or contentious cases
Ability to deputise for the Legal Services Manager and/or Director of Law & Governance as required
What we offer:
26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package