137151 – Solicitor

PAYE PAY Rate: £49.77 per hour

Main Purpose

Provide high-quality legal advice and support to Kent County Council, Members, senior managers and officers. Manage legal matters within one or more specialist areas, draft legal documentation, provide expert guidance and help the Council meet its statutory and strategic objectives.

Typical Day

• Provide legal advice to Council officers, managers and Members.
• Manage and progress legal cases and transactions.
• Draft and review contracts, agreements and other legal documents.
• Attend meetings and provide legal advice on projects and decisions.
• Carry out legal research and provide advice on complex issues.
• Work with internal teams, external solicitors and other stakeholders.
• Manage urgent and competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Monitor legal risks and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Record time spent on matters and provide updates to senior management.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Legal advice and case management.
• Legal research and drafting.
• Planning, Highways, Property, Contracts/Commercial or Litigation.
• Contract and procurement knowledge.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Stakeholder and client relationship management.
• Risk assessment and legal compliance.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong Microsoft Word and Outlook skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and proactively.
• Excellent attention to detail and professional judgement.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister.
• Current practicing certificate.
• 2+ years PQE (guidance).
• Proven experience in at least one relevant legal specialism.
• Strong legal research, drafting and analytical skills.
• Experience using legal case management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and urgent matters.
• Strong teamwork and stakeholder management skills.