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

Job Role: Lawyer
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: April 2026
Location: Bristol
Office Based/Hybrid: Hybrid
Short Brief/Requirement:

• The Council is looking for a residential property lawyer to undertake a property caseload with minimal supervision.   
• Experience of working in the public sector would be advantageous. Increased remote working after induction and training on systems/procedures

Key Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Team Manager or Head of Service, the post holder will undertake all types of legal work, providing general legal and procedural advice & support to enable the Council to meet its legal obligations. Although the post holder will specialise in an area of the law, they will be required to work flexibility and with appropriate training work across several areas.
• Provide proactive legal support to the Council, to enable its policy and strategic objectives to be met minimising the risk of legal challenge or complaints. Ensuring the advice and support given is concise and engaged with the required outcome(s).
• Assist and co-operate with other members of the team and other officers within the Legal Services Division and provide cover as required.
• To keep legal knowledge up to date, to carry out legal research and maintain a thorough knowledge of existing and impending legislation in relation to practice area. 
• Advocate and/or negotiate on behalf of the City Council in courts, tribunals, committees and panels.

Job Requirements:

• At least 2 years experience within a Lawyer role or equivalent.
• Qualification to practice as a Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEx.
• Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in one of the following areas of practice relevant to the work of the team:
  
  • Planning
  • Property
  • Transport/Highways
• Manage a caseload of legal work with minimum supervision and the ability to work successfully as part of a team.

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.

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