Principal Lawyer
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26.85 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2026 |
| Location: | Derby, East Midlands, DE1 2FS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP230646CT1757-5293441-02042026 |
Summary
- Provide high quality legal advice, assistance and representation to Client Departments having due regard to all Client policies, the Constitution and professional conduct rules and discharging the professional duties of a qualified lawyer to the clients and the court.
- Efficiently and effectively deal with case work for client departments as required.
- Attend and advise professional meetings, Client Committees, working groups and briefing meetings as required
- Act as an advocate representing the Client at court hearings, tribunals and public enquiries.
- Support and cover for staff, to participate in and conduct performance reviews, to identify training needs and in general to make an effective contribution to the quality management and operation of Legal Services.
If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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