PDP Lawyer Location: South East England Contract: Temporary Pay: £439-£518 per day Hiring for: Myn's long-term client Role Overview Myn is looking to recruit a PDP Lawyer to provide expert legal advice and representation. In this role, you'll support our client in ensuring they meet all legal requirements and standards, delivering top-quality services. This is a dynamic position requiring flexibility across legal areas, high standards of practice, and effective client support. Key Responsibilities Legal Advisory: Deliver timely and effective legal advice to support the council's functions. Leadership Support: Provide guidance and direction within the legal team, supporting the management of staff and assisting the Principal Lawyer. Case Management: Handle a complex caseload with minimal supervision, offering innovative legal solutions. Advocacy & Representation: Represent the council in proceedings as needed, with flexibility for out-of-hours and offsite meetings. Budget Management: Contribute to managing the legal expenses budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources. Training & Compliance: Support ongoing staff training on emerging legal issues and council compliance standards. Skills and Experience Qualification: Qualified solicitor, barrister, or Fellow of CILEX eligible to practice in England and Wales with a valid practising certificate. Legal Knowledge: Strong expertise across business planning, financial management, and council operations. Leadership: Proven ability to manage and develop teams, coaching and motivating staff for success. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in negotiations and influencing. Problem Solving: Skilled in developing innovative solutions for complex issues, with a focus on customer satisfaction. Experience: Substantial legal experience, particularly in local government or a similar public sector environment. Technical Skills: Proficient with computerised business systems, supporting a paper-light working environment. Why Join? Competitive Day Rate Flexible Working Environment Work with a Diverse and Collaborative Legal Team If you're a legal professional with a passion for public sector law and a commitment to quality service, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to join Myn's team supporting our long-term client in South East England.