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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Harrow. Are looking for a Lawyer to join their organisation.

Job Role: Lawyer / Senior Lawyer (Property)
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: 3 months (possible extension)
Number of Positions: 2
Location: Harrow
Office Based/Hybrid: Hybrid
DBS Required: Enhanced DBS required
Rate of Pay: DOE

Purpose:
To support the development of HB Public Law with Team Leaders and Service Managers. Specifically this will include:

• To advise and have conduct of legal files on behalf of all the clients of HB Public Law, including local authorities, housing associations and schools and to provide advice, representation and undertake research as requested in relation to Property matters;
• To attend at meetings and court which may take place outside of normal office hours

and off site as required and;

• To advise officers and members, including in public forums, in a proactive and politically sensitive manner; and;
• To give guidance, mentor and give training to less experienced team members and;
• To deputise for others in more senior positions as and when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• The post holder will be a member of a team of specialist lawyers, and will be expected to contribute to the development of that team, HB Public Law and the wider Legal and Governance department
• To comply with agreed office procedures, relevant sections of the Inter-Authority Agreement, and SRA, Lexcel & IIP standards at all times.
• To contribute to ensuring that the Practice and clients are aware of and are trained in relevant developments in law and policy and receive guidance on their implementation in good time to plan their responses, including delivering training and to practice newsletters.
• The post holder will support the clients of HB Public Law, including local authorities in West London and the Home Counties, schools and housing organisations, 

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 2 years experience within a Lawyer role or equivalent.
• The post holder must be a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, qualified solicitor, barrister or appropriately qualified overseas lawyer
• Specialist knowledge of English law, and practice and procedure including knowledge of local government law, equalities law, data protection and the following:   
  Property Law.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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