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You'll manage a varied caseload, draft and review legal documentation, assess legal risk and work closely with council officers, managers and external stakeholders.\nThe precise legal specialism for this assignment has not been supplied and should be confirmed before publication. Depending on the service requirement, the caseload could involve areas such as local government law, housing, property, contracts, planning, employment, litigation, adult or children's services, or other areas of public law.\nYou'll need to work independently, prioritise effectively and provide timely advice in a fast-paced local authority environment.\nWhat you'll be doing:\nManaging an allocated legal caseload, progressing matters efficiently and in accordance with agreed timescales.\nProviding clear and practical legal advice to council officers, managers and senior stakeholders.\nDrafting and reviewing legal documents, correspondence, agreements, notices and other relevant documentation.\nAdvising on legal risk, identifying potential issues and recommending proportionate and legally compliant solutions.\nConducting legal research, interpreting relevant legislation, regulations, case law and statutory guidance.\nSupporting lawful decision-making, ensuring officers understand relevant legal requirements and procedural obligations.\nRepresenting the council where appropriate, including negotiations, hearings, meetings or other formal proceedings depending on the legal specialism.\nWorking closely with internal client departments, understanding operational requirements and providing responsive legal support.\nLiaising with external solicitors, barristers, courts, tribunals and other professional bodies where required.\nPreparing legal reports and briefings, presenting complex legal matters in a clear and accessible way.\nMaintaining accurate case records, ensuring documentation, deadlines and key decisions are properly recorded.\nContributing to legal service improvements, sharing knowledge and helping improve processes and consistency.\nSupporting colleagues on complex or high-risk cases, where appropriate.\nManaging confidentiality and sensitive information, ensuring professional standards and data protection requirements are maintained.\nRequirements\nWe're looking for a qualified, experienced and solutions-focused legal professional who can provide high-quality legal advice within a busy local authority environment.\nYou'll ideally have:\nQualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive, or another legal qualification accepted by the council for the post.\nCurrent relevant professional status, where required for the role.\nPrevious experience providing legal advice within a local authority, public-sector organisation or similarly regulated environment.\nExperience managing a complex legal caseload independently.\nStrong knowledge of relevant legislation and public-sector legal principles.\nExperience drafting and reviewing legal documents and formal correspondence.\nAbility to assess legal and organisational risk and provide practical, proportionate advice.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal issues to non-legal colleagues.\nExcellent organisational and case-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.\nConfidence working with senior officers and other professional stakeholders.\nStrong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.\nA professional and confidential approach to sensitive matters.\nAbility to work both independently and collaboratively within a legal team.\nEligibility to work in the UK and the ability to complete relevant pre-employment checks.\nWhy Apply\nOpportunity to provide legal support within a major London local authority.\nVaried and challenging caseload with exposure to complex public-sector legal matters.\nChance to work closely with senior council officers and operational services.\nCompetitive umbrella rate of £55.00 per hour.\n12-week temporary assignment with 36 hours per week.\nBenefits\nWeekly Pay\nCompany Pension\nOngoing Agency Support\nBenefits are subject to eligibility and the agreed agency and payroll arrangements.\nAdditional Information\nClient: London Borough of Waltham Forest\nJob Title: Lawyer\nEmployment Type: Temporary\nLocation: Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF, United Kingdom\nWorking Arrangement: Office attendance, court attendance and any hybrid-working arrangements are to be confirmed.\nStart Date: 2 November 2026\nEnd Date: 24 January 2027\nContract Duration: 12 weeks\nHours: 36 hours per week\nPositions Available: 1\nPay Rate: £55.00 per hour - Umbrella\nIR35: Status to be confirmed\nDBS / Vetting: Any specific checks will depend on the legal service area and should be confirmed by the council.\nJob Types: Full-time, Temporary contract\nPay: £55.00 per hour - Umbrella\nApplication question(s):\nAre you a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, Chartered Legal Executive or otherwise suitably qualified for this legal role?\nPlease describe your experience managing a legal caseload within a local authority, public-sector organisation or similarly regulated environment.\nWhat areas of law do you specialise in, and which types of cases have you handled most recently?\nPlease confirm your current location, ability to attend Waltham Forest Town Hall as required, and availability to start on 2 November 2026.\nExperience:\nLegal advisory and case management experience: Essential\nLocal authority or public-sector legal experience: Strongly preferred\nExperience within the specific legal specialism required for this assignment: To be confirmed\nQualifications:\nQualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive: Preferred / subject to council requirements\nCurrent relevant professional practising status: To be confirmed\nRelevant continuing professional development: Desirable\nWork authorisation:\nUnited Kingdom - 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