Solicitor Location: Kensington Town Hall, W8 7NX Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 3+ Months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £ 30.40 per hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Responsibilities Manage a personal caseload of legal matters and provide support to a team of lawyers and internal clients across councils served by the Bi-borough Legal Service. Develop and maintain efficient administrative systems to ensure compliance with service and corporate processes, focusing on continuous improvement to meet the Lexcel quality standard. Lead, advise, and draft legal documents related to general and residential property transactions, ensuring compliance with local authority law and practice. Collaborate with in-house legal colleagues to enhance expertise in residential property matters and deliver comprehensive legal services. Deliver efficient and cost-effective legal services within a culture of improvement, service excellence, and continuous customer development. Provide guidance to senior legal management and the Principal Solicitor for effective management of sensitive or high-value transactions. Negotiate advantageous legal terms with external parties and attend meetings with government departments, other local authorities, and council departments. Advise on legal implications for reports for the Cabinet, Council Committees, and other meetings as required by the Director of Law, ensuring compliance with procedural requirements. Instruct ..... full job details .....