Solicitor

Solicitor

Sandwell MBC are seeking to appoint a Solicitor to start as soon as possible and work for a period of 12 weeks. The role will be based at Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE. We require one Solicitor with extensive experience of general civil litigation within a Local Authority. We are looking for a candidate who has the following experience: Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Fellow of CILEx of at least 5 years, extensive experience of general civil litigation within a Local Authority, advocacy experience in Courts and Tribunals, general knowledge of Local Government law, ideally some experience of education law, extensive experience of providing advice to internal and external clients and the ability to undertake a varied workload. Local authority experience is essential.

Hours: 37 hours

Start date: asap

End date: 3 months from start date

Rate of Pay: Band H £39,961- £44,697 but agencies can advise what the candidates would be looking for on a ltd company basis

Contract type: Agency

Location: Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DB

Job Description and Personnel Specification attached, which also provides more information above the role

Please attach the following:

• Curriculum Vitae • 2 up to date references • Safeguarding Form • Terms And Conditions

The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents.

To submit you will be required to 'Opt In'.

For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

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Closing date: Monday 18th March 2019 at 17:00hrs.

Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No