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<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview HB Public Law is one of the country’s leading local authority shared legal practices, it is Lexcel accredited, and we pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality service. HB Public Law is an innovative and ambitious legal service committed to the public sector, and we seek lawyers who embody this approach. You will join a team dedicated to providing direct legal support to the London Borough of Hounslow’s Children’s Services, rated Good with Outstanding leadership by OFSTED. There is an established positive working relationships between the legal team and Client, and we are respected with the local judiciary and wider legal community. We support our lawyers to develop and flourish in their careers. We understand that this area of law can be challenging and, at times, highly pressurised and therefore understand the importance of providing our lawyers with a work life balance. HB Public Law offers flexible working, a commitment to training &amp; development and a highly supportive working environment to allow you to work autonomously in the workplace and at home. Whilst Harrow Council will be the employer, the place of work will mostly be Hounslow. In the main you would work solely for Hounslow, allowing you to develop an in-depth knowledge of our client department, as well a strong client relationship. Cross working is sometimes offered or required within the other authorities in our shared service and there may be a requirement to work at another HBPL client premises. We frequently hold remote meetings with our clients, but you would also be required to attend meetings at Hounslow House in the centre of Hounslow, as well as Harrow Council which is the host Authority for the shared service. Our court proceedings are heard in the West London Family Court which is situated only a short distance from the client offices. Our lawyers provide advice on all matters relating to children’s social care functions, including child protection, public law care proceedings, pre-proceedings, fostering and adoption. You will attend face to face and virtual meetings providing robust advice verbally and in writing. There is an opportunity to represent social care clients in court proceedings where required. About You The successful candidate will have:-<ul><li>Specialist knowledge of English law, and practice and procedure including knowledge of local government law, equalities law, data protection.</li><li>Children’s social care, in particular in relation to public law proceedings and public law duties to children in need and looked after children.</li><li>Knowledge of education matters including special educational needs.</li><li>A thorough practical understanding of the concepts underpinning local government law and public law principles as they apply to local government.</li><li>Good experience of relevant legal work.</li><li>Providing written and oral advice and guidance to senior managers and members (or equivalent) with support if needed.</li><li>Evidence of continuing professional development.</li><li>The post holder must be a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, qualified solicitor, barrister or appropriately qualified overseas lawyer.</li></ul>The closing date for all applications is Monday the 13th of October 2025. Interviews will take place in our Hounslow offices.If you would like a confidential conversation about the opportunity prior to applying, please feel free to call Suzanne Groocock, Principal Lawyer on 07927 548174 or email <a href="mailto:suzanne.groocock@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">suzanne.groocock@harrow.gov.uk</a> Related Documents For more information, please refer to <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=18848&amp;hashed=-1873915082" target="_blank">Role Profile/ Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Harrow Council

Lawyer / Senior Lawyer – Children’s Social Care

Due to a transformation programme and local government reorganisation, the Council has created this exciting new role to support the organisation, legal services, and the Head of Legal Services in going forward to becoming a new organisation. The role is ideal for a current Principal Lawyer wishing to take the next step in their career, or a serving deputy looking for a new challenge. Main Responsibilities <ul><li>To act as deputy to the head of legal services and act as one of her deputy monitoring officers;</li><li>To line manage professional and support staff and to mentor the same;</li><li>To support the head of legal services in her work relating to Local Government Reorganisation;</li><li>To assist with the managing of the service budget including proactively considering savings and effective spend strategies, and implementing strategies to minimise costs relating to external legal services;</li><li>To ensure legal advice is high quality, and delivered in a timely, professional way;</li><li>To proactively review and recommend changes to strategy and policy resulting from changing legislation;</li><li>To assist on streamlining practices including workflows into the service;</li><li>To deputise for the DPO where required, including internal reviews;</li><li>To deal with complaints where necessary including first and second tier complaints;</li><li>To develop and embed at pace trusted customer focused relationships with members, senior management across the business areas and to support the delivery of service priorities, including understanding the objectives and challenges in each business area;</li><li>To lead by example by exhibiting and promoting the Council’s values and behaviours;</li></ul> Please note this is a politically restricted post for the purposes of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. The Ideal Candidate <ul><li>A qualified solicitor or barrister, with local government and management experience of at least principal lawyer level. </li><li>Demonstrable knowledge and experience in providing legal advice to more than one core business areas. </li><li>A resilient leader who deals well with multiple competing challenges;</li><li>A track record of finding creative solutions to legal challenges and the ability to think strategically across</li><li>Organisational boundaries to provide solutions. </li><li>Ability to see the big picture, interpret it and proactively develop relevant strategies, plans and deliverables. </li></ul>We will continue to advertise this post until we find the right candidate. If you are interested we recommend applying as soon as possible.<ul></ul>

Deputy Head of Legal Services and Deputy Monitoring Officer

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Property Lawyer/ILEX/Licenced Conveyancers
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Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. &nbsp;
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
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The Post
You will be one of a team of lawyers dealing with Residential Property Right to Buy matters. You will be able to demonstrate experience of residential property conveyancing transactions, Right to Buy and other related property matters will be your main area of work. You will have good drafting skills and an eye for detail as well as a good understanding to conveyancing law and practise. &nbsp;You will be able to conduct your caseload with minimum supervision and will be accustomed to working at pace in a busy team.&nbsp; We work collaboratively and flexibly and welcome applications from all members of the community. If you want to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp; This post is classified as a flexible worker and requires 3 days office attendance a week. The Person
This role may suit someone wishing to move from a private law firm or charity sector to a career in local government. This is a great opportunity for a talented and ambitious professional to join a friendly, committed and highly regarded legal team to help deliver quality legal advice, as well as making a real contribution to the quality of life and sustainability of the borough. We are looking for a team player who is self-motivated &nbsp;and flexible with good communication skills. You will be required to work to tight timescales.&nbsp;

Our Offer to You
In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:
• &nbsp; &nbsp;27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service • &nbsp; &nbsp;Very generous employer pension contribution • &nbsp; &nbsp;Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided) • &nbsp; &nbsp;A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave • &nbsp; &nbsp;Access to affordable parking nearby • &nbsp; &nbsp;Access to our Zipcar scheme&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling • &nbsp; &nbsp;Season ticket loan for public transport • &nbsp; &nbsp;Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities • &nbsp; &nbsp;Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers.&nbsp;

Closing date: 2 October 2025 (23:59) &nbsp;
Additional Information&nbsp;
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Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.


Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. &nbsp;
The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">here</a>.
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Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. &nbsp;
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;

Brent Council

This is Brent

Property Lawyer (Residential)

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview We are seeking to recruit a full-time Education lawyer for the Adults Social Care, Employment, and Education team at HB Public Law (HBPL). You will undertake varied, high-quality work with like-minded and supportive colleagues who are committed to public service and excellent client care. HBPL is one of the country’s leading shared local authority legal practices between a number of Northwest London and out of London local authorities; it is Lexcel accredited, and we pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality service. Staff are employed by Harrow Council but work for several public sector clients About You The successful candidate will be required to carry a full caseload dealing with SEND Tribunal cases, advising and preparing responses for the Tribunal, and advising in respect of school admissions, exclusions and complaint matters, including LGSCO responses for Local authority clients and advising schools in respect of a variety of matters including exclusion matters and complaints. The candidate will also advise schools in respect of Governing Body Exclusion Panels and Independent Review Panels as well as separately advising panels from time to time You will be required to pick up a caseload from the outset. We will consider less experienced individuals with the right personal qualities and an excellent approach to client care who are able to grow into the role. Candidates from both the public and private sector are encouraged to apply for this position, as the practice’s current staff base is drawn from both sectors.There may be opportunities for the right candidate to develop knowledge in the Employment and Adult work within the teamThe closing date for all applications is Monday the 6th of October 2025. Related Documents For more information, please refer to <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=19792&amp;hashed=1219853481" target="_blank">Role Profile/ Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Lawyer / Senior Lawyer –Education, Adults Social Care, and Employment

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/3411/Behavioural_Framework_revised_Oct_2023.docx" target="_blank">Behavioural_Framework_revised_Oct_2023</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/3412/Job_Application_Guide_2018.pdf" target="_blank">Job_Application_Guide_2018</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/3415/Housing_Lawyer_JD_-_July_2025.docx" target="_blank">Housing_Lawyer_JD_-_July_2025</a></li>
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Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
Woking Borough Council has a number of exciting opportunities within its expert and well respected In-House Legal team to support the Council’s functions and services.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Housing Lawyer to play a key role in our team.
We are looking for a Housing Lawyer to carry a varied caseload in all areas of Housing work as required including possession proceedings, disrepair claims, standard anti-social behaviour matters and private sector housing&nbsp;matters.
You should be proactive, confident, organised and be able to work on your own initiative. You should be able to manage a busy workload to tight deadlines.&nbsp;
You will support the Head of Legal Services and the Director of Legal and Democratic Services to provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective Legal service to the Council, as well as supporting lawyers in handling cases.&nbsp;
In return, we offer
<ul>
<li>A competitive salary</li>
<li>Flexible benefits</li>
<li>Flexi time scheme</li>
<li>Membership of the local government pension scheme</li>
<li>Discounted health and leisure membership</li>
<li>The opportunity to work in a vibrant and dynamic part of Surrey with excellent amenities nearby and transport connections to London</li>
</ul>
When applying please clearly identifiy how your skills and experience match the job description and person specification.&nbsp;&nbsp;For an informal and confidential chat about this post, feel free to contact our Head of Legal Services, <a href="mailto:john.sharland@woking.gov.uk" target="_blank">john.sharland@woking.gov.uk</a>
Closing date:&nbsp;&nbsp; 30 September 2025 @ 23:59
Interview date: w/c 6 October 2025

Housing Lawyer

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/3406/Behavioural_Framework_revised_Oct_2023.docx" target="_blank">Behavioural_Framework_revised_Oct_2023</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/3407/Job_Application_Guide_2018.pdf" target="_blank">Job_Application_Guide_2018</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/3410/Propery_Lawyer_JD.docx" target="_blank">Propery_Lawyer_JD</a></li>
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Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
Woking Borough Council has a number of exciting opportunities within its expert and well respected In-House Legal team to support the Council’s functions and services.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Property Lawyer to play a key role in our team.
We are looking for a Property Lawyer to carry a varied Property caseload in a Local Government context. You will have a sound knowledge of general Property and Landlord and Tenant Law as well as experience in more complicated Development orientated matters. The Council has a large Retail and Office portfolio, making good experience of transactional work in these areas essential but you will be prepared to assist in other areas as required. &nbsp;&nbsp;
You should be enthusiastic, confident, organised and be able to work on your own initiative. You should be able to manage a busy workload to tight deadlines.&nbsp;
You will support the Head of Legal Services and the Director of Legal and Democratic Services to provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective Legal service to the Council, as well as supporting lawyers in handling cases.&nbsp;
In return, we offer
<ul>
<li>A competitive salary&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexible benefits&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexi time scheme</li>
<li>Membership of the local government pension scheme</li>
<li>Discounted health and leisure membership</li>
<li>The opportunity to work in a vibrant and dynamic part of Surrey with excellent amenities nearby and transport connections to London</li>
</ul>
When applying please clearly identifiy how your skills and experience match the job description and person specification.&nbsp;For an informal and confidential chat about this post, please contact our Head of Legal Services, <a href="mailto:John.sharland@woking.gov.uk" target="_blank">John.sharland@woking.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Closing date:&nbsp;&nbsp; 30 September 2025 @ 23.:59
Interview date: w/c&nbsp; 6 October 2025

Property Solicitor

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/3401/Behavioural_Framework_revised_Oct_2023.docx" target="_blank">Behavioural_Framework_revised_Oct_2023</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/3402/Job_Application_Guide_2018.pdf" target="_blank">Job_Application_Guide_2018</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/3405/Legal_Officer_JD.docx" target="_blank">Legal_Officer_JD</a></li>
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Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
Woking Borough Council has a number of exciting opportunities within its expert and well respected In-House Legal team to support the Council’s functions and services.
As a Legal Officer, you will be involved in providing crucial legal advice, drafting, preparing and completing Legal documents and dealing with incoming and outgoing Legal notices. We are looking for a motivated and responsible Legal professional to work primarily on Property matters with the potential to pick up work in other areas.
You will provide high quality Legal support and advice to colleagues and officers of the Council and supervision to other more junior members of Legal Services. We are looking for another excellent Legal colleague to become a valued member of our small but welcoming team.
You should be enthusiastic, confident, organised and be able to work on your own initiative. You should be able to manage a busy workload to tight deadlines.&nbsp;
You will support the Head of Legal Services and the Director of Legal and Democratic Services to provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective Legal service to the Council as well as supporting lawyers in handling cases.&nbsp;
In return you will be offered:
<ul>
<li>a generous flexi time scheme (with the ability to take up to two “flexi” days a month)</li>
<li>membership of the Local Government Pension scheme</li>
<li>discounted health and leisure membership</li>
<li>plus many more excellent benefits.</li>
</ul>
You will be offered the opportunity to work in a vibrant and dynamic part of Surrey with excellent amenities nearby and transport connections to London.
For more information please refer to the Job Profile and when applying please clearly identify how your skills and experience match the job description and person specification.
For an informal and confidential chat about the role , please contact the Head of Legal Services <a href="mailto:john.sharland@woking.gov.uk" target="_blank">john.sharland@woking.gov.uk</a>  
Closing date:&nbsp;&nbsp;30 September 2025 @ 23.59
Interview date: w/c 6 October 2025

Legal Officer (Property)

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a Corporate &amp; Financial Investigations Officer to join its Corporate Anti-Fraud Team (CAFT), in a dynamic and high-impact role dedicated to protecting public funds and combating financial crime across the Council and its partner organisations. Supporting the CAFT Manager, you will deliver a robust investigation service into fraud, irregularity, and malpractice, while leading complex financial investigations under the Proceeds of Crime Act and other relevant legislation. As an Accredited Financial Investigator, you will be instrumental in identifying and recovering criminal assets, advising on fraud risks, and assisting enforcement teams across services such as Planning, Trading Standards, and Housing. You will also contribute to proactive anti-fraud reviews, training initiatives, and strategic counter-fraud exercises. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in criminal investigations, financial analysis, and multi-agency collaboration, with a thorough understanding of the legislative framework surrounding fraud and financial crime. This is a compelling opportunity to make a meaningful impact in safeguarding public resources and strengthening Harrow’s anti-fraud culture. Join us in shaping this dynamic new role at the Council, where you'll have the opportunity to enhance and evolve our financial investigation processes. If you're a confident communicator with a keen investigative mindset and a passion for serving the public, we’d be excited to hear from you. About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>Extensive experience conducting complex fraud investigations to criminal prosecution standards, ideally within a public sector environment.</li><li>Current accreditation as a Financial Investigator, along with a recognised counter-fraud qualification (e.g. PINS, BTEC, ACFS). </li><li>Strong analytical skills and the ability to interrogate financial data using specialist software such as Altia.</li><li>A thorough understanding of legislation relevant to financial investigations, including POCA, PACE, CPIA, Fraud Act, Bribery Act, and RIPA.</li><li>A strategic mindset with the ability to identify fraud risks and implement proactive counter-fraud initiatives.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports and present evidence in formal settings.</li><li>A collaborative approach, with experience working across multi-disciplinary teams and external enforcement agencies.</li><li>The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results under pressure.</li><li>A strong commitment to confidentiality, data protection, and ethical investigative practices.</li><li>A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent), including English and Maths.</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=25155&amp;hashed=2065716271" target="_blank">Role Profile/ Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Corporate & Financial Investigations Officer

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We are looking for a passionate and skilled Child Care Lawyer to join our dedicated Joint Legal Team, delivering high-quality legal services across multiple local authorities. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding children and supporting social work teams to achieve the best outcomes for vulnerable families.&nbsp; We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.&nbsp; We support hybrid working, it’s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle.&nbsp; About the role: The purpose of Legal Services is to provide the Council and its partners with the highest quality professional legal advice and representation which allows them to run their organisations well, and to serve our community.&nbsp; Our ambition is to be the best place to practice law in local government; being close to our customers, recruiting the best talent, successfully deploying legal technology and ensuring the continued growth of the business to new customers.&nbsp;&nbsp; The Joint Legal Team is a long-standing shared legal service for all the Berkshire councils and a recognised centre of excellence for child care law, adults and education law. We are hosted by Reading Borough Council, working from our modern offices in Reading town centre close to the train station and courts.&nbsp; We are recruiting for qualified solicitors, barristers or FCILEX to join our child care teams in the Joint Legal Team. Willingness to undertake advocacy at CMHs and IRHs is an advantage. You will work in a small team of lawyers, supported by paralegals and legal assistants and led by an experienced Principal Lawyer. You will be supported you in your work and in your professional development to develop your skills by our Professional Support Lawyer and to move to the next level in your career.&nbsp;&nbsp; In Child Care Court Teams you will have opportunities to work on a wide range of interesting and complex cases to grow your experience. Our long established Adoption and Permanence Team works closely with Adopt Thames Valley to support our clients. We offer advocacy training to our lawyers.&nbsp; You will report to a Senior Lawyer or a Principal Lawyer who will support you in your work and in your professional development. We encourage our lawyers to develop their legal skills and to move to the next level in their career. &nbsp;&nbsp; Our Legal Operations Team will support you in delivering your work as we invest further in our systems and processes and work towards Lexcel accreditation.&nbsp; You will be part of a dynamic team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As part of Team Reading you will play your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Whatever your specialism or previous experience, you will thrive on the challenge of working in a customer focussed environment and in a team which has an ambitious agenda for the future.  You will have opportunities to join in the wider work of the team outside your specialist field in helping us to reach our team objectives.    &nbsp; All of our lawyer roles are open to qualified solicitors, barristers and chartered legal executives.  &nbsp; About you: To apply for this role you will require:&nbsp;&nbsp; - A current practising certificate and be entitled to practice in England as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executive&nbsp; - Experience of providing legal services for a range of local government services&nbsp;&nbsp; - An ability to work to tight deadlines and remain calm whilst under pressure&nbsp; - Attention to detail and the confidence to work independently as well as in a team&nbsp;&nbsp; - Excellent communication, team-work and relationship building skills.&nbsp; - A flexible approach to work and ability to use initiative&nbsp; - Ability to maintain confidentiality&nbsp;&nbsp; The TEAM Reading values underpin the way we work day-to-day and are the foundation for modern, cost effective services to improve the lives of local people.&nbsp; Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:&nbsp;&nbsp; Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do&nbsp; Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential&nbsp;&nbsp; Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way&nbsp;&nbsp; Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.&nbsp;&nbsp; Our offer: We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.&nbsp; A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:&nbsp;&nbsp; - Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave&nbsp; - A wide range of flexible working opportunities &nbsp; - Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading&nbsp; - Local Government Pension Scheme(LGPS)&nbsp;&nbsp; - On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted&nbsp; - Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work&nbsp; - Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.  The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax&nbsp; For more information on this position, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@reading.gov.uk</a> or for an informal chat about this role, please contact Eleanor Gibson, the Team Leader for Child Care, <a href="mailto:eleanor.gibson@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">eleanor.gibson@reading.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; Closing Date: Sunday 21st September 2025 (Applications to be reviewed upon submission) Interview date: To be confirmed&nbsp; Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;

Reading Borough Council

Child Care Lawyer - Joint Legal Team

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Are you an experienced housing lawyer ready to take the next step in your legal career? We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Senior Housing Lawyer to join our dynamic Housing &amp; Civil Litigation Team within the Council’s Legal Services. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in high-quality legal work that truly makes a difference. If you have strong legal expertise, particularly in housing litigation, and a thorough understanding of key housing legislation, we’d love to hear from you. Join us as we work towards becoming the best place to practice local government law—where talent is valued, innovation is embraced, and professional excellence is at the heart of everything we do. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. We are open to flexible working patterns and can provide a hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds with a mix of office working in central Reading and homeworking according to the needs of the Service. About the role: This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the Council’s Housing Service by providing expert advice and assistance across all areas of Housing and Homelessness law. You’ll represent the Council in County and Magistrates' Court proceedings, with the potential to be involved in complex cases in the High Court. Principal accountabilities and responsibilities include:
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<li>Be responsible for a large and varied caseload of Housing Litigation matters, to include drafting Letters Before Action, pleadings, witness statements, settlement agreements, briefs to counsel and corresponding with both Litigants in Person and legally represented opponents</li>
<li>Issuing court proceedings on behalf of the Council and ensuring that instructions are lodged within timescales</li>
<li>Complying with relevant Protocols and timescales, complying with the Civil Procedure Rules and ensuring that all court direction deadlines are met</li>
<li>Preparing for court hearings</li>
<li>Advocacy in the County Court and the Magistrates Court</li>
<li>Ensuring that clients are kept up to date with the progress of cases and legal action</li>
<li>Advising on all aspects of Housing law including in the areas of Homelessness, Allocations and Judicial Review and on relevant points arising in the Housing Act 1985, Housing Act 1996, Criminal Justice &amp; Public Order Act 1994, Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, Local Government Act 1972 and Equality Act 2010.</li>
<li>Assisting the Principal Lawyer where required in the more complex cases held by the team.</li>
<li>To deputise for the Principal Lawyer in casework or the management of the team when required by the Principal Lawyer</li>
<li>Providing advice to members, officers and partners on legal matters, policies and corporate issues, ensuring the Council’s best interests are achieved within the law.</li>
<li>Line managing of staff assigned by your line manager</li>
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About you: We’re looking for a qualified legal professional an admitted Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives with a current practising certificate and the right to practise in England. You’ll bring a strong interest in housing law, alongside in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience of Housing Litigation and court procedures, including conducting your own advocacy. With proven experience in managing or supervising others, you’ll be confident leading and supporting a team. Highly organised, conscientious, and collaborative, you take pride in delivering high-quality work and thrive in a dynamic, team-focused environment. Our ideal candidate will have:
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<li>Experience of holding a large and varied caseload of housing cases</li>
<li>Experience of dealing with cases allocated to both the Fast and Multi track</li>
<li>Excellent diary management skills and the ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet service needs</li>
<li>Recent advocacy experience</li>
<li>An excellent working knowledge in key Housing legislation</li>
<li>Good interpersonal skills and is a good team player</li>
<li>Experience of line managing people and/or extensive supervision of others and a willingness to do so in this role</li>
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You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer: We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>
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<a href="http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme</a> (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
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For more information on this position please contact Ms Georgina Tully - Principal Lawyer - <a href="mailto:Georgina.tully@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Georgina.tully@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing Date:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sunday 21st September 2025 Interview Date: &nbsp;To be confirmed Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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