Legal Officer
Core
Provide independent legal advice and manage a complex caseload for Hull City Council covering property, commercial, planning, and public protection matters.
Role type
Mid-level legal officer (IC)
Builds
Legal advice, court bundles, and case documentation for the Council
Domain
Public sector law (UK)
Required skills
Legal research, drafting legal documents, court advocacy, case management, witness preparation, negotiation, contract review
Preferred skills
Rights of audience, experience in public or private legal sector
Technologies
Lawtel, Council housing database, Government websites
Responsibilities
Independently manage and organize a complex legal caseload to meet court timescales; Provide oral and written legal advice to officers on contentious cases; Draft, prepare, and review legal documents including planning agreements, contracts, and court statements; Supervise Assistant Legal Officers and provide guidance on administrative systems; Support senior colleagues in complex cases by conducting research and attending court; Negotiate settlements and liaise with external counsel and solicitors; Examine legal records and expert evidence to ensure accuracy of claims.