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Solicitor
Job Posted: a month ago
Salary: £ 50 - 55 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Dorchester, Dorset
Expire in: 2 days
Job Description
Job Title: Solicitor
Location: Dorchester
Contract Type: Temporary (3 months)
Salary: £50-£55 per hour (D0E)
Hours: 37 Hours per week
About Us
Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.
About the Role
We are seeking a qualified Lawyer to provide legal and advisory services to Dorset Council, its Directorates, and external clients. You will be responsible for ensuring legality and propriety in Council matters while delivering professional advice, drafting, negotiation, and representation in relevant practice areas.
This is a full-time role (37 hours per week), with flexibility to work from home. The team meets in Dorchester on Tuesdays for a weekly team meeting. Court attendance, usually at Bournemouth County Court, may also be required.
What is the day-to-day of the role:
Provide legal advice, drafting, negotiation, and representation for Dorset Council and external clients.
Prepare and conduct litigation, including advocacy in courts, tribunals, and panels.
Represent the Head of Legal Services at committees, working groups, and departmental meetings.
Instruct Counsel and liaise with external providers where appropriate.
Advise on case law, legislation, and procedural changes.
Support colleagues within the Legal Services team and contribute to training seminars.Required Skills and Qualifications
Qualified Lawyer, Barrister, or Legal Executive.
Degree-level education.
Post-qualification experience in relevant practice areas.
Ability to draft legal documentation, research, problem-solve, and undertake advocacy.
Strong communication, negotiation, and judgement skills.
Ability to manage workload priorities, work under pressure, and deliver to deadlines.
Willingness to work as part of a team and support colleagues.
Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.
Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.Desirable
Experience working within a local authority legal department.
Knowledge and experience of Local Government Law.
Understanding of democratic decision-making processes in a local government environment.
Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
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