Solicitor (Litigation And Contracts) needed in Nuneaton, £20.85ph PAYE(Rate is open to negotiation) - Reference: 5260579

This role is for 2-3 days per week - days in agreement with candidate

1. Manage a broad caseload and provide advice and support on all areas primarily related to Contracts, Environmental Health, Licensing, Waste Management and Health and Safety.
2. The care and conduct of contentious legal business, including the instruction of Counsel where appropriate;
3. To undertake advocacy for the Client in the preparation care and conduct of:
- Magistrates Court Proceedings;
- Civil actions in the County Court and the High Court
- Planning and other Inquiries;
- Proceedings before any Tribunal;
- Arbitration Proceedings.
4. Legal Advice and Services, including:
- Advising other service units of the Client and drafting any relevant documents, notices or orders;
- Dealing with enquiries from members of the public;
- Advising Members on legal matters relevant to the Client.
- Officer and/or Public Complaints.
5. Attendance at evening and other out of hours meetings as required, including committee meetings , pre-meets, including reviewing the draft reports and the oversight of work arising from such meetings.
6. Provide advice and support as and when required on other areas including: commercial property, planning, employment (including employment related hearings),Landlord and Tenant as well as activities outlined in item 7 below, for the Clients wholly owned subsidiary companies on the basis the complexity and level of work is within the commensurate and legal duties of the role (to be determined by the Solicitor to the Client).
7. Providing support in advising and ensuring Directors understand their legal obligations and supporting Directors by dealing with legal administrative requirements for board meetings; securing of company’s legal documents
8. To provide advice and guidance on issues relating to Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Regulations.
9. To act as the RIPA coordinator or deputise for the RIPA coordinator as appropriate.
10. Where appropriate negotiate contracts and agreements and advise on their interpretation and on problems arising out of their performance.

This is a part time role on a temporary contract basis  

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [email protected] quoting the reference number.

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