3 Month Contract With A local Authority Job Purpose To provide timely, accurate, and effective legal advice, representation, and support to the County Council, enabling it to discharge its functions lawfully and effectively. The role involves managing a varied and complex caseload, providing specialist legal expertise across a range of legal disciplines, undertaking advocacy where required, and supporting the delivery of a high-quality legal service in accordance with professional and Lexcel standards. Key Responsibilities Provide expert legal advice and guidance to the County Council, elected members, officers, and committees. Manage a full and complex caseload with minimal supervision, delivering practical and innovative legal solutions. Represent the Council in legal proceedings, hearings, tribunals, inquiries, and advocacy matters as required. Support the Monitoring Officer in identifying and addressing issues of legality or procedural compliance. Draft, review, and negotiate legal...