Lawyer

Lawyer £40 per hour Southwark Full Time Contract Novax Recruitment is actively seeking a Lawyer based in Southwark on a hybrid basis. This is a contract role working full time hours. The job: Deliver a high quality, sustainable legal service that complies with the statutory framework and meets the client’s statutory and contractual obligations. Conduct of a varied case load of all types of general litigation including commercial and residential property, contract, injunctions and enforcement. Provide advice to the Council’s departments on a broad range of general litigation related matters. Advising and attending Committees and sub-committees, advising members and Chief Officers and frequently advising the Departments in relation to the Law in matters specifically relating to the work of the section. Devising and implementing new methods, forms and procedures as required by new legislation, revised council policy or generally including the review of changes imposed in relation to specific services. Draft documents, prepare pleadings, prepare and process all legal documents including agreements, deeds, notices, orders, consents, byelaws relevant to the work of the client. The candidate: An admitted Solicitor of England and Wales, with a current practising certificate or eligible to apply for a practising certificate.