Rate: £40–£60 per hour (depending on experience)

An opportunity for an experienced Team Lawyer - Place to join a forward-thinking local authority legal team on a 6‑month locum basis. Reporting to the Group Lawyer - Place, you will work within a client‑focused legal and democratic function supporting a wide range of council services.

The Role

You will advise on matters relating to Land and Property, including property-related Housing and Land Charges, Major Projects and Regeneration, Contracts and Procurement, and Housing and ASB. You will also work closely with officers, elected members, partner organisations and other stakeholders, providing clear and practical legal advice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a personal caseload, including complex and significant matters
• Advising, preparing and conducting proceedings on behalf of the Council
• Acting as an advocate at court, tribunals, inquiries and ...