Rate: £25.88 ph PAYE (flexible holiday pay options)
Contract: Temporary, 6 months
Working Pattern: Full time
Hybrid Working: 3 days pw on site/ 2days remote
The Role
We are supporting a large public sector organisation in securing an interim Lawyer to join their busy legal team. This role focuses on contentious matters and requires a confident legal professional capable of managing a diverse caseload, delivering clear and timely advice, and operating effectively in a fast paced, high pressure environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer seeking a varied assignment with meaningful impact across complex legal issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied and high volume contentious caseload, providing clear, accurate and timely legal advice.
- Conduct legal research, analyse case law and apply relevant legislation to support operational decision making.
- Prepare legal documentation, reports and correspondence with high attention to detail.
- Provide advocacy on assigned matters and represent the organisation in appropriate forums.
- Liaise confidently with internal and external stakeholders, influencing and offering professional challenge where required.
- Navigate and utilise specialist legal databases and case management systems.
- Work collaboratively within the legal team, contributing to shared priorities and supporting colleagues.
- Adapt quickly to changing demands, maintaining high professional standards under pressure.
You Will Need (Essential Requirements)
- LLB (Hons) to second standard OR another degree to upper second standard with CPE passed with commendation.
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (with Civil Litigation practising rights).
- Experience handling contentious matters and managing a diverse caseload.
- Comprehensive knowledge of legal principles, legislation, case law, legal systems and police law.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to liaise and influence at all levels.
- Ability to work effectively in a high pressure environment and meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrable teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate across functions.
- Strong research, investigative and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail.
- IT literate, including confidence navigating specialist systems.
- Advocacy experience within contentious matters.
- Familiarity with Iken Cloud or similar case management systems.
- Experience working within a fast moving public sector legal environment.
- Proven flexibility in undertaking varied work as assigned.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with a solutions focused approach.
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7176 Legal Advisor employer: Triumph Consultants Ltd
Triumph Consultants is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Greenwich. With a strong focus on community engagement and housing development, employees benefit from meaningful projects that directly impact local residents. The company fosters a collaborative culture, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development while ensuring a supportive atmosphere for all team members.
