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🥝 Legal officer
Civic Recruitment Limited | Greater London, United Kingdom | Posted June 27, 2026
Job Description
Job Description3-month contract role with a local authority
Summary
- This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority, designed to provide a comprehensive, high-quality legal service to internal stakeholders, including Council departments, maintained schools, and associated organisations. The position requires independently managing allocated legal work, delivering value for money, maintaining strong client communication, and ensuring compliance with professional standards such as Lexcel.
Responsibilities
- Deliver legal advice and support across a range of Local Authority matters, with a focus on housing disrepair.
- Manage a personal caseload, including drafting legal documents, providing advice, and representing the Council in court where appropriate.
- Support senior lawyers in ensuring the Council complie...