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By using the devolved powers we have, we can make a real and meaningful difference to the lives of the people living, working and visiting the Liverpool City Region.\nWith increasing powers comes an increasing demand on the integral enabling services of the Combined Authority, and none less so than on Legal Services. This means we are looking forward to exciting growth within the team to continue to meet the demands of the Combined Authority and the Liverpool City Region, working together to make investments and decisions in areas that have a real impact on our communities, such as transport, employment, culture, digital and housing.\nThe successful candidate will be responsible for leading and advising on innovative and major development projects alongside drafting and negotiating complex legal agreements for the LCRCA and Merseytravel, the Executive Body of the LCRCA and Passenger Transport Executive, and our associated companies. The role will require daily support to senior officers across the organisation, providing advice and guidance to assist in their decision making.\n \nAbout the person\nYou will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX with significant post qualification experience, ideally in Transport and Infrastructure projects. Ideally you will also have some leadership and/or management experience.\nThe post holder will be the key legal contact for Transport and Infrastructure projects and should have a strong and solid understanding of legal issues arising from such projects.\nYou will be a team player and able to establish trusting relationships with legal colleagues and client officers of the Combined Authority and be able to lead by example. You will have attention to detail and be able to assess legal and commercial risk on the matters you are advising on. Alongside providing legal advice and assistance, you will also be able to provide solutions to ensure the Combined Authority can continue to achieve its aims and priorities in a lawful manner.\nThe candidate will be working closely with senior officers (often the Directors) in the Organisations and should have strong communication and inter-personal skills, being able to influence and instil confidence in the legal advice provided.\nIf you think you match the job description and our values then click on the link to apply, indicating how you meet the person specification.\n \nAbout the organisation\nThe Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.\nThe Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.\n \nStaff benefits \n<ul>\n<li>- Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%</li>\n<li>- Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days</li>\n<li>- Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner</li>\n<li>- Flexible and hybrid working</li>\n<li>- 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service</li>\n<li>- Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms</li>\n<li>- Bike to Work Scheme</li>\n<li>- Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning</li>\n</ul>\n \nEquality, Diversity & Inclusion \nWe offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.\nThe Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£73,091 - £81,918","publishDate":"2025-05-16T14:28:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0b9f650c-2f08-404f-8cd2-ca7778f63e17.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f0daa864-e8d7-488e-8ab7-7916062e654b","title":"Paralegal","employer":"Liverpool City Region Combined Authority","department":"","location":"No 1 Mann Island, Liverpool","locationType":2,"description":"About the Role\nThe Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has made a significant contribution to the Liverpool City Region since being created in 2014, and becoming a Mayoral Combined Authority in 2017; and we continue to grow at a rapid rate with further powers expected to be devolved to the Authority in the near future. By using the devolved powers we have, we can make a real and meaningful difference to the lives of the people living, working and visiting the Liverpool City Region.\nWith increasing powers comes an increasing demand on the integral enabling services of the Combined Authority, and none less so than on Legal Services. This means we are looking forward to exciting growth within the team to continue to meet the demands of the Combined Authority and the Liverpool City Region, working together to make investments and decisions in areas that have a real impact on our communities, such as transport, employment, culture, digital and housing.\nThe successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal, procedural and caseload management support to the legal department, helping to ensure that the Combined Authority’s legal obligations are met, and that the Combined Authority operates within the boundaries of the law. The role will involve assisting legal staff in various legal matters, including commercial, contract, public law and/or commercial property, including drafting of appropriate legal agreements, conducting and relaying the implications of in-depth legal research, and acting as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders.\n \nAbout the person\nYou will have experience of working in a legal environment, with exposure to the management of caseloads and legal drafting. Alongside holding a law degree (LLB/GDL) or CILEX Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice, or equivalent experience, you will also have strong understanding of either commercial and contract law and/or commercial property law.\nYou will be a team player and able to establish trusting relationships with legal colleagues and client officers of the Combined Authority. You will have attention to detail and be able to assess legal and commercial risk on the matters you are advising and assisting on. Alongside providing legal advice and assistance, you will also hold strong organisational skills meaning you are able to manage and prioritise tasks accordingly and maintain accurate and clear legal records.\nIf you think you match the job description and our values then click on the link to apply, indicating how you meet the person specification.\n \nAbout the organisation\nThe Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.\nThe Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.\n \nStaff benefits \n<ul>\n<li>- Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%</li>\n<li>- Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days</li>\n<li>- Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner</li>\n<li>- Flexible and hybrid working</li>\n<li>- 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service</li>\n<li>- Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms</li>\n<li>- Bike to Work Scheme</li>\n<li>- Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning</li>\n</ul>\n \nEquality, Diversity & Inclusion \nWe offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.\nThe Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,435 - £41,646","publishDate":"2025-05-16T13:17:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c0f393c8-eb8a-46a6-b9e7-e2dada77eb65.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2c36e92e-ee0d-448d-a8a6-3026e09b3b48","title":"Lawyer - Litigation and Licensing","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council, United Kingdom","locationType":3,"description":"Lawyer – Litigation and LicensingGreetings from Elizabeth Wilson-Lagan, Head of Legal Services – Corporate & GovernanceI have been with the Council for over 7 years and I have found it a great place to work. What sets it apart is the culture and the people! I have felt valued as an employee and there are some great benefits too (check these out below!). In Legal Services, you are not just joining a team of fantastic lawyers but a family – as cringey as that may sound. The work has been extremely varied and rewarding. I have been championed in developing my career which has seen me move through the ranks from Solicitor to Group Solicitor and now a Head of Legal Service. I have also been supported personally with flexible working arrangements which, as a busy mum of 2 small children, has been extremely important. This is an exciting time as we are growing our service and we are looking for a number of talented lawyers to join us on our journey. In particular, we are looking for a Litigation and Licensing Lawyer. You will have experience of conducting criminal or civil litigation, including advocacy, and possibly licensing although this is not essential and training will be provided for the right candidate. For more information about the role, check out the attached job profile. Talent comes from all walks of life and therefore we want to hear from you whether you are experienced, newly qualified, returning to work after a break or looking to do something different. BenefitsAs mentioned above, employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:- <ul>\n<li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service;</li>\n<li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions;</li>\n<li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme;</li>\n<li>Investment in your personal development; </li>\n<li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites;</li>\n<li>Flexible working arrangements; </li>\n<li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li>\n</ul>How to applyPlease upload your CV and if you’d like to tell us more, feel free to include some supporting information with your application. If you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact me on 0151 511 6535. Interviews will take place week commencing 9 June 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. 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Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.\nOur progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.\nWe are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. \nOur Team:\nWe are looking for both Adult Paralegal and Children’s Paralegal \nThe Legal team at Halton Borough Council plays a vital role in supporting the Authority by delivering high-quality, timely, and business-focused legal and procedural advice. We are looking for a Paralegal to manage cases, support legal drafting, liaise with stakeholders, prepare court documents, and ensure compliance with legal procedures, all while contributing to a collaborative team environment. The team is committed to delivering advice in a cost-effective and efficient manner, ensuring best value for the Council while helping to meet the complex and evolving needs of the community.\nYour Contributions:\n<ul>\n<li>Hold a Law degree, CILEX qualification, or equivalent, or have significant casework experience</li>\n<li>Bring experience in transactional casework within Adult Law or Children’s (depending on which role you are applying for please refer to job profile)</li>\n<li>Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in handling enquiries from clients and third parties</li>\n<li>Show high attention to detail and accuracy</li>\n<li>Be highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively</li>\n<li>Take a proactive, collaborative, and solution-focused approach to working within a team</li>\n<li>Be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and preferably Excel</li>\n<li>Have experience using document and case management systems</li>\n</ul>\nOur Offer:\n Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:\n<ul>\n<li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li>\n<li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li>\n<li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Investment in your personal development </li>\n<li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li>\n<li>Flexible working arrangements </li>\n<li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li>\n</ul>\nNext Steps:\nAt Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Jayne Doran. 0151 511 5189\nInterviews will take place on w/c 9th June 2025\nAt Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – resourcing@halton.gov.uk\nPlease refer to the attached Job Profile’s for further information about the role’s and our values.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.\nWe look forward to receiving your application!","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,067 - £33,366","publishDate":"2025-05-12T22:59:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/36dd2f2a-23bd-4ead-8915-10a1c3bc7974.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"50de5e82-4ed6-4fa6-b470-4d2a6f7c2e56","title":"Senior Lawyer (Adults)","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square, Hybrid Working","locationType":2,"description":"There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.\nAs a qualified and practising barrister, solicitor or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives, you will take responsibility for the conduct of contractual matters, drafting, litigation or proceedings arising from the duties and functions for your specialist area.\nWe are looking for candidates with extensive experience of providing legal advice relating to adult social care issues. You will have excellent communication and IT skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a busy team of solicitors and legal assistants. You will be confident in handling complex cases, conducting advocacy and managing a caseload of court proceedings and advice matters. You will have the ability to work well under pressure and assist the Principal Lawyer to manage a busy workload to tight deadlines.\nAbout the Senior Lawyer role:\nWe're recruiting for a Senior Lawyer to join our Safeguarding team, focusing on Adult Social Care. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and experienced solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive to enhance our busy but friendly in-house Safeguarding team.\nKey requirements of the role include:\nAs Senior Lawyer you will have extensive experience in dealing with a wide range of Adults Social Care matters. This includes handling a caseload of complex cases, and advice which will include matters such as (but not limited to):\n<ul>\n<li>Court of Protection</li>\n<li>Deprivation of Liberty</li>\n<li>Mental Capacity Act</li>\n<li>Care Act</li>\n</ul>\nKey attributes of the Senior Lawyer include:\nThe ideal Senior Lawyer candidate will be proactive and self-motivated; you will have excellent technical skills and a good level of experience in dealing with Adults Social Care matters.\nYou will also have excellent communication skills both written and verbal. The ability to deliver complex advice clearly and communicate effectively with officers internally, and externally with courts, barristers, professional bodies and members of the public is essential.\nYou will have a willingness to embrace change and, in time, develop your own ideas about how the wider team can function efficiently and effectively.\nLocal government legal work is varied and whilst at times it can be challenging, it is also very rewarding.\nThere will be times when you need to work under pressure and balance conflicting priorities, however, you will be supported in doing this. You will also be supported to demonstrate a commitment to your own professional development and a willingness to undertake training and develop new skills as required.\nIf you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href=\"mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk\">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.\nIf you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>\nWorking at Wirral\nYou’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:\nOur values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.\nWe believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.\nWe have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.\nWe have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.\nEach voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.\nWe want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>\nPlease note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.\nIt is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.\nApplications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.\nApplications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed.\nAll applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.\nThe job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.\nWe do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. 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Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you\nYou will lead the provision of professional legal advice on all aspects of the law relating to Property / Regeneration.\nAs a qualified and practising barrister, solicitor or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives, you will take responsibility for the conduct of contractual matters, drafting, litigation or proceedings arising from the duties and functions for your specialist area.\nFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact Vicki Shaw on 0151 691 8481 or email vickishaw@wirral.gov.uk\nKey requirements of the role include:\nAs Senior Lawyer you will have extensive experience in dealing with a wide range of commercial property matters. This is includes being responsible for your own caseload, as well as providing robust legal advice on matters which will include (but not limited to):\n<ul>\n<li>Purchase and sales</li>\n<li>Landlord and tenant matters</li>\n<li>Regeneration</li>\n<li>Working closely with key internal and external stakeholders</li>\n</ul>\nKey attributes of the Senior Lawyer include:\nThe ideal Senior Lawyer candidate will be proactive and self-motivated, having excellent technical skills and a good level of experience in dealing with property matters.\nYou will also have great communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to deliver complex advice clearly and be able to communicate effectively with people internally, and externally.\nLocal government legal work is varied and whilst at times it can be challenging, it is also very rewarding. There will be times when you need to work under pressure and balance conflicting priorities, however, you will be supported in doing this. You will also be supported to demonstrate a commitment to your own professional development and a willingness to undertake training and develop new skills as required.\nIf you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href=\"mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk\">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.\nIf you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>\nWorking at Wirral\nYou’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:\nOur values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.\nWe believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.\nWe have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.\nWe have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.\nEach voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.\nWe want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>\nPlease note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.\nIt is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.\nApplications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.\nApplications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed.\nAll applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.\nThe job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.\nWe do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£55,587 to £58,664 + Benefits","publishDate":"2025-05-12T15:37:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-03T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/941c2a02-8b48-4a43-a87f-f8efeb331399.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ca242995-2aa0-481a-a49e-5ed03c582287","title":"Assistant Lawyer/Lawyer (Education & Employment)","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square, Hybrid Working","locationType":2,"description":"<ul>\n<li>Are you a newly qualified solicitor looking for a new challenge?</li>\n<li>Are you interested in developing in a new direction or specialism?</li>\n<li>Are you looking to join an organisation that makes a difference?</li>\n</ul>\nWe’re looking for two Assistant Lawyer/Lawyers to advise on education and employment matters. Whilst the posts are likely to be involved predominantly in education related work, candidates will also have the opportunity to assist on employment law matters.\nWe are looking for candidates with experience of providing sound legal advice, the ability to work well under pressure and to manage a busy workload to tight deadlines. You will have the ability to work effectively as part of a busy team of solicitors and legal assistants and be confident in managing a caseload of tribunal proceedings and advice matters. \nIt is accepted that candidates may not have exposure or experience in these matters, and this does not exclude applications as you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in the relevant specialist areas. So, if your skills, knowledge or experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.\nWe’re looking for team players to help support and develop client officers and be ready and willing to enhance their own career development. Such career development could be through formal training, project team membership, project work and/or opportunities to work closely with Senior Officers from across the Council.\nThis is an outstanding opportunity which will provide you the kind of professional challenge, leadership and autonomy you will naturally aspire to as an ambitious leader. You will be welcomed by a supportive, talented and passionate legal leadership team who are at the forefront of delivering fast-paced, challenging and ambitious plans for the borough.\nThe successful candidates will be an admitted Solicitor, CILEX or Barrister of England and Wales with a current practising certificate.\nThis Post is Politically Restricted.\nWe've embraced new ways of working and hybrid working between home and our brand-new office will be a feature of this role, working at the office 2-3 days per week, when necessary. Our technology platform and equipment allow you to connect and collaborate remotely which requires that you have in place good connectivity. This can be discussed more during the recruitment process.\nYou will find more details about the role in the job description and what we're looking for from you in the person specification. In return, we believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff well-being is a priority for us and regularly promoted, as are professional support and continuous professional development. You will have the chance to be mentored by skilled Local Government Legal professionals in order to support your continued development in the role and your career.\nInterviews are scheduled for late June. Please indicate if you have any availability issues in your application.\nFor an informal discussion please contact Paul Martin on 0151 666 3649.\nIf you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>\nWorking at Wirral\nYou’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:\nOur values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.\nWe believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.\nWe have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.\nWe have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.\nEach voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.\nWe want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>\nPlease note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.\nIt is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.\nApplications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.\nApplications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed.\nAll applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.\nThe job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.\nWe do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,711 to £50,788","publishDate":"2025-05-12T15:27:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-03T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d1fd6c27-7d07-44db-8d64-60e5bd727e1d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2b222b52-547b-47d7-a7e5-c605b891086e","title":"Assistant Lawyer/Lawyer (Child Protection)","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square, Hybrid Working","locationType":2,"description":"There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.\nWe are looking for candidates with experience of providing legal advice relating to child protection issues and education matters. You will have good communication and IT skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a busy team of solicitors and legal assistants. You will be confident in managing a full caseload of court proceedings and advice matters. \nYou will have the ability to work well under pressure and to manage a busy workload to tight deadlines.\nPlease note, that in order to be considered for this position, you must be a qualified and practising barrister, solicitor, legal executive (Fellow) or equivalent (subject to or awaiting QLTS).\nFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact Vicki Shaw on 0151 691 8481 or email vickishaw@wirral.gov.uk\nWe've embraced new ways of working and hybrid working between home and office will be a feature of this role, working at the office 2-3 days per week, when necessary. Our technology platform and equipment allow you to connect and collaborate remotely which requires that you have in place good connectivity. This can be discussed more during the recruitment process.\nYou will find more details about the role in the job description and what we're looking for from you in the person specification. In return, we believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff well-being is a priority for us and regulary promoted, as are professional support and continuous professional development. You will have the chance to be mentored by skilled Local Government Legal professionals in order to support your continued development in the role and your career.\nWorking at Wirral\nYou’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:\nOur values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.\nWe believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.\nWe have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.\nWe have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.\nEach voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.\nWe want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>\nPlease note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.\nIt is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.\nApplications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.\nApplications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed.\nAll applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.\nThe job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.\nWe do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£47,754 to £50,788 + Benefits","publishDate":"2025-05-12T15:16:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-03T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5cd20dad-5f66-481f-9d50-f0d3194796d8.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5c5c4268-86f0-46f9-a0fd-44f65bea7dd1","title":"Assistant Lawyer/Lawyer (Adults/Safeguarding)","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square, Hybrid Working","locationType":2,"description":"There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.\nWe are looking for candidates with experience of providing legal advice relating to adult social care issues. Enthusiasm and commitment to this area of law is essential and training can be provided to the right candidate to increase knowledge and proficiency. You will have good communication and IT skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a busy team of solicitors and legal assistants. You will be confident in managing a full caseload of court proceedings and advice matters. \nYou will have the ability to work well under pressure and to manage a busy workload to tight deadlines.\nPlease note, that in order to be considered for this position, you must be a qualified and practising barrister, solicitor, legal executive (Fellow) or equivalent (subject to or awaiting QLTS).\nFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact Vicki Shaw on 0151 691 8481 or email vickishaw@wirral.gov.uk\nWe've embraced new ways of working and hybrid working between home and office will be a feature of this role, working at the office 2-3 days per week, when necessary. Our technology platform and equipment allow you to connect and collaborate remotely which requires that you have in place good connectivity. This can be discussed more during the recruitment process.\nYou will find more details about the role in the job description and what we're looking for from you in the person specification. In return, we believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff well-being is a priority for us and regulary promoted, as are professional support and continuous professional development. You will have the chance to be mentored by skilled Local Government Legal professionals in order to support your continued development in the role and your career.\nWorking at Wirral\nYou’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:\nOur values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.\nWe believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.\nWe have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.\nWe have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.\nEach voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.\nWe want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>\nPlease note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.\nIt is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.\nApplications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.\nApplications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed.\nAll applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.\nThe job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.\nWe do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£47,754 to £50,788 + Benefits","publishDate":"2025-05-12T14:15:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-03T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/99c04f2b-ce59-406b-8e26-07809873adaa.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ff650839-b865-4bc5-b023-a8cf4d7710a9","title":"Business Apprentice - Legal","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council, United Kingdom","locationType":3,"description":"Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:Business Apprentice Legal - Fixed term for 24 months, expected start date September 2025 You will undertake a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship, and will attend Riverside College, Widnes on a fortnightly basis. Legal Services provides a full range of services to HBC, advising on both contentious business, such as Children’s and Adults Social Care, Anti-Social Behaviour, prosecutions, licensing, contractual disputes, debt recovery, and non - contentious business, including planning, asset management work, and acquisitions.Our apprenticeship programmes offer a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to start a career in the legal field, providing a great alternative to traditional study paths. As a Business Apprentice in Legal Operations, you’ll earn a salary while working towards a qualification and gaining hands-on experience.In this role, you will develop your ability and learn how to support the Legal Services team by assisting with a range of tasks, such as managing administrative duties, coordinating travel arrangements and bookings, and processing invoices. You’ll learn how to secure destruction of legal documents, request and handle archived materials, and assist with the preparation of important documents, including minutes, reports, and court bundles. Additionally, you’ll gain experience in supporting lawyers by maintaining files in our bespoke case management system.This is a unique opportunity to be involved in the heart of our community, gain valuable insight into how Legal Services operate, and contribute to supporting local people across Halton and beyond.Hours: 37 per weekYour Contributions:<ul>\n<li>At least 4 GCSEs (grade 4+), including Maths and English Language.</li>\n<li>Strong communication skills, good numeracy, and attention to detail.</li>\n<li>Ability to work well in a team and seek guidance when needed.</li>\n<li>Confident using IT, particularly Word and Excel.</li>\n<li>Well-organised with effective workload planning.</li>\n<li>Flexible, proactive, and creative in problem-solving.</li>\n<li>Enjoys collaborating and contributing innovative ideas.</li>\n</ul>Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul>\n<li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li>\n<li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li>\n<li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Investment in your personal development </li>\n<li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li>\n<li>Flexible working arrangements </li>\n<li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li>\n</ul>Next Steps:Please upload your CV and if you’d like to tell us more, include some supporting information with your application.At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Jo Peters 0151 511 7216 – joanne.peters@halton.gov.ukInterviews will take place on 12th and 13th June 2025.At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – resourcing@halton.gov.ukPlease refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application!","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£18,592.50","publishDate":"2025-05-11T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/10f46dcd-75fd-49ea-83c8-56c8f745b637.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"308e1ec8-87a9-4fcd-9e6b-f5d338a4277b","title":"Lawyer - Adults Services","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council, United Kingdom","locationType":3,"description":"Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team: You will joining a newly developed adults social care legal team and working alongside our child care and education team. The Legal team at Halton Borough Council plays a vital role in supporting the Authority by delivering high-quality, timely, and business-focused legal and procedural advice. In this role, you will work closely with our Social Care and Education teams, providing expert legal services as directed by the appropriate Principal Lawyer. The team is committed to delivering advice in a cost-effective and efficient manner, ensuring best value for the Council while helping to meet the complex and evolving needs of the community. Hours: 37 per week Your Contributions:Do you have extensive experience of Adult social care and practice, including advocacy experience. If you have SEND experience too that would be of benefit. Ideally you will have experience of working in local government or in private practice and will be a qualified lawyer. We are looking for a highly organised person that possess excellent IT and communication skills, with an ability to work flexibly as part of the team and also individuallyYou will have excellent communication, organisational, and negotiation skills and be able to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. You should also demonstrate a genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and supporting families in achieving stability and independence. Our Offer: Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul>\n<li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li>\n<li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li>\n<li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Investment in your personal development </li>\n<li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li>\n<li>Flexible working arrangements </li>\n<li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li>\n</ul> Next Steps:Please upload your CV and if you’d like to tell us more, include some supporting information with your application.At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Jayne Doran,Interviews will take place W/C 9.6.25At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – resourcing@halton.gov.ukPlease refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,718 - £48,710 (plus a market supplement of £7k until December 2027)","publishDate":"2025-05-11T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/12ee007a-8f99-4893-8012-26c1b87d8767.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"775bc986-5352-4c92-9936-c7d5abf2399d","title":"Trainee Solicitor","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square, Hybrid Working","locationType":2,"description":"There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.\nThis is an exciting opportunity to gain an understanding of local government law across all disciplines under the supervision of experienced professionals. This is a fixed term appointment for two years.\nA key focus of the role will be to provide advice to Members and officers of the council, including constitutional, procedural and administrative advice, ensuring the Councils objectives are at the heart of the service. Day to day duties will involve legal research and drafting appropriate legal documents, notices, forms and advice notes as required, which protect the interests, income and reputation of Wirral Council. You will also undertake advocacy, attend upon Counsel and attend court as directed.\nAbove all we are looking for individuals who can provide pragmatic and customer-focused advice on current legislation in relation to contracts and commercial matters, including statutory interpretation, for internal and external stakeholders as required. Whilst at the same time working towards the Professional Skills Course (PSC) final professional qualification.\nThe successful candidate will work on their own initiative, be solution focused, pragmatic and escalate matters where appropriate. They will further show tact, diplomacy, empathy and political awareness with resilience, especially in dealing with competing and demanding pressures and potentially emotionally difficult situations and information. Ultimately, you will demonstrate a commitment and enthusiasm to making a difference for residents, you will role model our values and will be an ambassador for the Council.\nAs a Trainee Solicitor, you will have completed the Legal Practice Course and be available to undertake formal training and qualify as a solicitor in accordance with the Law Society training standards.\n*Please note - we will only be able to consider candidates who will have completed their LPC or passed both SQE1 and SQE2 by September 2025 for this position. \nFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact Vicki Shaw on 0151 691 8481 or email vickishaw@wirral.gov.uk\nIf you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href=\"mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk\">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.\nIf you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>\nWorking at Wirral\nYou’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:\nOur values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.\nWe believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.\nWe have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.\nWe have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.\nEach voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.\nWe want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>\nPlease note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.\nIt is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.\nApplications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.\nApplications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed.\nAll applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.\nThe job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.\nWe do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. 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Major Projects Lawyer (Transport and Infrastructure)

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

£73,091 - £81,918

No 1 Mann Island, Liverpool (Hybrid)

Posted 16 days ago

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Paralegal

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

£35,435 - £41,646

No 1 Mann Island, Liverpool (Hybrid)

Posted 16 days ago

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Lawyer - Litigation and Licensing

Halton Borough Council

£45,718 - £48,710 (plus a market supplement of £7k until December 2027)

Halton Borough Council, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Posted 19 days ago

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Paralegal

Halton Borough Council

£31,067 - £33,366

Halton Borough Council, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Posted 20 days ago

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Senior Lawyer (Adults)

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

£55,587 to £58,664 + Benefits

Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square, Hybrid Working (Hybrid)

Posted 20 days ago

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Senior Lawyer (Property)

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

£55,587 to £58,664 + Benefits

Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square, Hybrid Working (Hybrid)

Posted 20 days ago

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Assistant Lawyer/Lawyer (Education & Employment)

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

£44,711 to £50,788

Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square, Hybrid Working (Hybrid)

Posted 20 days ago

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Assistant Lawyer/Lawyer (Child Protection)

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

£47,754 to £50,788 + Benefits

Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square, Hybrid Working (Hybrid)

Posted 20 days ago

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Assistant Lawyer/Lawyer (Adults/Safeguarding)

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

£47,754 to £50,788 + Benefits

Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square, Hybrid Working (Hybrid)

Posted 20 days ago

Business Apprentice - Legal

Halton Borough Council

£18,592.50

Halton Borough Council, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Posted 20 days ago

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Lawyer - Adults Services

Halton Borough Council

£45,718 - £48,710 (plus a market supplement of £7k until December 2027)

Halton Borough Council, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Posted 20 days ago

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Trainee Solicitor

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

£31,067 to £34,314

Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square, Hybrid Working (Hybrid)

Posted 25 days ago

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Lawyer - Children's Services

Halton Borough Council

£52,718 - £55,710 per annum (this includes a Market supplement of £7k)

Halton Borough Council, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

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Principal Conveyancing Officer

Halton Borough Council

£37,938 - £40,476

Halton Borough Council, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

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14 Legal job vacancies in Birkenhead

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Major Projects Lawyer (Transport and Infrastructure)

Paralegal

Lawyer - Litigation and Licensing

Paralegal

Senior Lawyer (Adults)

Senior Lawyer (Property)

Assistant Lawyer/Lawyer (Education & Employment)

Assistant Lawyer/Lawyer (Child Protection)

Assistant Lawyer/Lawyer (Adults/Safeguarding)

Business Apprentice - Legal

Lawyer - Adults Services

Trainee Solicitor

Lawyer - Children's Services

Principal Conveyancing Officer

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Legal job vacancies in Birkenhead