At Connect2Hackney, we are recruiting for a number of skilled Lawyers, specialising in either Property, Housing Litigation, Adult Social Care or Licensing , to join our Legal & Governance Services team. We are looking for professionals who can demonstrate they are part of an ambitious, agile legal team with a sound grasp of the bigger picture, understanding the Council’s key priorities. You will be responsible for managing a caseload of both routine and non-routine legal matters with minimum supervision , while providing clear, consistent, and accurate legal advice to clients across the Council’s services. Case Management: Manage a demanding caseload of legal matters and complex reports , ensuring compliance with the Service’s practice management standards. Advocacy: Undertake advocacy on behalf of the Council in courts and tribunals. Advisory: Deliver seminars or briefings to clients, colleagues, and Members and advise on legal issues, governance, and procedure. Performance: Use the case management system effectively to record at least 1,200 chargeable hours per annum. We are looking for a qualified solicitor or barrister (Supreme Court of England and Wales) or a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. You must be IT literate and have a strong understanding of the workings of local government and the issues affecting a multi-cultural inner-city area. Adult Social Services or Children’s Services Employment, Housing, or Litigation Planning, Property, or Regeneration Highly developed oral and written communication skills , with the ability to research and present complex legal arguments. Flexibility: Willingness to attend evening meetings as required and adopt new ways of working to manage a varied workload.
Lawyer - Financial Services Regulatory in London employer: Connect2Hackney
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